Gandhaka Bhasma

Gandhaka Bhasm / Purified Sulfur Oxide

Minerals and Metals – Ayurvedic Usage of Gandhaka Bhasma

Gandhaka Bhasma (also known as Gandhak Bhasm or Gandhak Rasayan) is a metallic preparation of detoxified Sulphur which is prepared with herbal juices involving long processes. It has many medicinal benefits in Ayurveda. Gandhak in Sanskrit is the word for Sulphur and Bhasma means a metallic preparation. Today the medicine has been scientifically proved to be of great therapeutic and medicinal benefits. Read on to know about the medicine and its dosage.


Usage of Gandhaka Bhasma

  • Because of its high range of healing prowess, Gandhaka Bhasma is used in the healing of almost all types of infections.

  • It also purifies blood thoroughly as it is a good oxidant.

  • It is analgesic in nature. It reduces pain in your wounded ligaments and hurt soft tissues.

  • It treats psoriasis effectively.

  • Due to its therapeutic healing, it brings relief to the damaged skin and hair and removes dandruff completely.

  • It also helps to deal with breathing and respiratory tract problems such as sinusitis and many infections.


Ayurvedic Properties of Gandhaka Bhasma

  • For the preparation of Gandhaka Bhasma, it has to go through a lot of purifications. This includes purifying it through clarified butter or ghee and then treating it with purified cow’s milk.

  • It can be taken thrice a day. However, the limit is restricted to 250 to 500 mg per day. It should always be taken under the guidance of a certified Ayurvedic doctor.

  • Modern and independent researchers have established that Gandhaka Bhasma has innumerable antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.


Side Effects of Gandhaka Bhasma

Gandhaka Bhasma should be avoided during the times of pregnancy. Also, if taken in uncontrolled large dosages, it can result in some side effects, like upset stomach, stomach pain, and cramps.



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