Shankha Bhasm
Shankha Bhasm / Purified conch shell oxide
Minerals and Metals – Ayurvedic Usage of Shankha Bhasm
Shankha Bhasma is an Ayurvedic remedy prepared from ‘shankha' or conch shells. It is also referred to as Shankh Bhasm. The Bhasma is a key element of Ayurvedic treatment of gastritis, malabsorption syndrome, abdominal pain, and many more.
Shankh or Conch Shell Ash (also termed as Divine Conch, Sacred Chank, Turbinella Pyrum) has its medicinal benefits range far and wide. It is a source of natural calcium as well as vitamin C. ‘Chank' helps to keep bones, teeth, and cell membrane healthy.
Usage of Shankha Bhasma
Traditionally, Shankha is administered with lemon juice, honey, Triphalakashaya, etc. It is a major element of treating diarrhoea, indigestion, loss of appetite, acid reflux, liver enlargement (hepatomegaly), splenomegaly, abdominal pain, acne, pimples. Besides, it also acts as a coolant and helps to improve skin complexion. Shankha absorbs easily and compensates the calcium necessary for the body.
This amazing ingredient is also suitable for curing abdominal distension, heartburn, and irritable bowel syndrome. Conch or Chank relieves the body of calcium-deficient condition, especially in case of growing children and adolescent as well as post-menopausal women.
Ayurvedic Properties of Shankha Bhasma
Shankha Bhasma is Sheeta Virya or coolant in terms of potency. The detailed ayurvedic properties of Shankha are –
- Rasa (taste in the mouth):Katu, Kshariya
- Guna (Action related to Pharmacology): Grahi (Absorbent), Useful In Case Of Diarrhoea
- Virya (Potency): Guru: Heavy To Digest
- Vipaka (Resultant): Madhur Or Sweet
- Prabhava (Dominant Impact): Aphrodisiac
- Conch is known to balance Pitta and Vata Dosha
Side Effects of Shankha Bhasma
- Self-medication with it is not recommendable.
- Do not take medicine more or less than the precise dose advised by the doctor.
- Keep out of children’s reach and sight.
- Store in a cool, dry place.