Kapardika Bhasma
Kapardikā Bhasma
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2 · from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 298-298 1/2
Kapardika Bhasma (Kapardikā Bhasma) is a classical Ayurvedic calcined metal or mineral preparation (Bhasma) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (18:2), which takes it from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 298-298 1/2. It is made from 2 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 250 mg, taken with vāsā svarasa, nimbū svarasa, trikaṭu kaṣāya, udumbara rasa. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2, which takes the formula from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 298-298 1/2. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Bhasma — calcined metal or mineral preparation |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2 (e-book p. 598) |
| Classical source | Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 298-298 1/2 |
| Ingredients | 2 |
| Dose (AFI) | 250 mg. |
| Anupāna | Vāsā Svarasa, Nimbū Svarasa, Trikaṭu Kaṣāya, Udumbara Rasa. |
| Supervision | Only under a registered Ayurvedic physician |
What is a Bhasma?
A metal or mineral is first purified (śodhana), then repeatedly ground with herbal juices and heated (māraṇa) until it becomes a fine ash.
Materials used in purification and incineration of Kapardika Bhasma
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varāṭā (Kapardikā) | Q.S. |
| 2 | Kāṅjikā | Q.S. for Svedana |
Preparation notes
Kapardikā is boiled in Kāñjī for 3 hours. Māraṇa (Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2 : 300) ¨ÉÉeúhÉ 1. Kapardikā - śuddha Q.S. Śodhita Kapardhikā is placed on charcoal fire and heated till each piece swells. Then these are ground well and kept in bottle when cooled. In some parts of the Country, one or two putas with Kumari svarasa or Nimbu rasa are given after the above said Marana process, traditionally. After preparing bhasma it should be kept in water for 24 hours to reduce T īkṣṇatva.Thereafter it should be dried
From the Formulary. Classical medicines must be made by a licensed manufacturer; this is not a home recipe.
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Kapardika Bhasma or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Pariṇāma Śūla — Duodenal ulcer
- Grahaṇī — Malabsorption syndrome
- Rājayakṣmā — Tuberculosis
- Karṇa Srāva — Otorrhoea
- Netraroga — Eye disorder
- Sphoṭa — Boil
- Raktavikāra — Disorders of blood
- Śukrakṣaya — Oligospermia
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 250 mg.
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Vāsā Svarasa, Nimbū Svarasa, Trikaṭu Kaṣāya, Udumbara Rasa.
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Contains metals or minerals processed by classical methods. Take only under the supervision of a registered Ayurvedic physician, in the dose and for the duration they advise.
- Not for use in pregnancy, while breastfeeding or in children unless a physician specifically advises it.
- Buy only from a licensed manufacturer that tests each batch for heavy metals.
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Kapardika Bhasma
What is Kapardika Bhasma?
Kapardika Bhasma (Kapardikā Bhasma) is a classical Ayurvedic calcined metal or mineral preparation (Bhasma) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (18:2), which takes it from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 298-298 1/2. It is made from 2 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 250 mg, taken with vāsā svarasa, nimbū svarasa, trikaṭu kaṣāya, udumbara rasa. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Kapardika Bhasma?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2, Kapardika Bhasma contains 2 ingredients: Varāṭā (Kapardikā), Kāṅjikā.
What is the dose of Kapardika Bhasma?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2 gives a dose of 250 mg, taken with vāsā svarasa, nimbū svarasa, trikaṭu kaṣāya, udumbara rasa. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Kapardika Bhasma from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2 takes the formula of Kapardika Bhasma from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 298-298 1/2.
Is Kapardika Bhasma made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:2. Always read the label of the product you use.
Is Kapardika Bhasma sold on its own?
Prachyam Ayurveda does not sell Kapardika Bhasma on its own. It is an ingredient of Vriddhi Vadhika Vati.
Is Kapardika Bhasma safe to take without a doctor?
No. Kapardika Bhasma contains metals or minerals processed by classical methods. Take it only under the supervision of a registered Ayurvedic physician, in the prescribed dose and duration, and not in pregnancy or for children unless the physician advises it.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 18:2, KAPARDIKā BHASMA, e-book p. 598. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 298-298 1/2
The AFI lists this source as an acceptable variety.
