Rasender Saar Sangrah , Rasatarangini -12/17-19

Shankha Bhasma Prepared using Shodhit Shankha & mentioned bhavna dravya.

Bhasmas are ashes obtained from metal and minerals (dhatu and khanija dravya )

The process of Bhasmikaran is used to transform Dhatu and Khanij into Bhasma.The metals and minerals obtained from ore has to undergo Sanskar like Shodhan, Maran, Amrutikaran etc. This makes them easily assimilable in the body.The process is long, but meticulous observation and "in process standardization" makes it sure that the final product i.e. the Bhasma is properly formed and consistent.

Standardisation should be gone through this modern parameters like TLC Analysis, Loss on Drying, Acid Insoluble Ash, Loss on Ignition etc

Twice or thrice in a day or as directed by the physician.

According to the Disease condition ( before meal or after meal )

Ghee, Nimbu Swarasa or lukewarm water or as per disease condition

As directed by the physician.

Hyperacidity, Indigestion, Peptic ulcer.
Ajeerna, Agnimandya, Amlapitta, Atisar,Grahani, Udarashoola, Chhardi, Adhman, acne

Should be administered with water or given
Anupan as being Ushna &Teekshna. Direct
administration may develop irritation.