Tamra Bhasma
Tāmra Bhasma
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:5 · from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 113
Tamra Bhasma (Tāmra Bhasma) is a classical Ayurvedic calcined metal or mineral preparation (Bhasma) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (18:5), which takes it from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 113. It is made from 5 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 31.25 to 62.5 mg, taken with trikatu kashaya, ghee, honey, duralabha kvatha, ardrak ras, guduchi ras. 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, 18:5, which takes the formula from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 113. 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, 18:5 (e-book p. 603) |
| Classical source | Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 113 |
| Ingredients | 5 |
| Dose (AFI) | 31.25 to 62.5 mg |
| Anupāna | Trikatu kashaya, ghee, Honey, Duralabha kvatha, Ardrak ras, Guduchi ras. |
| 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 Tamra Bhasma
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:5. 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 | Tāmra- Patra | Q.S. |
| 2 | Taila (Tila) (Ol.) | Q.S. for nirvapana |
| 3 | Kāñjika | Q.S. for nirvapana |
| 4 | Gomūtra | Q.S. for nirvapana |
| 5 | Kulattha-kaṣāya (Sd.) | Q.S. for nirvapana |
Preparation notes
The Tāmra Patras are heated and immersed thrice in each of the drugs one after the other. Viśesa Śodhana (Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 3 : 118-118 1/2) 1. Tāmra patra Q.S. 2. Snuhī kṣīra (L.) Q.S. for lepana 3. Arka kṣīra (L.) Q.S. for lepana 4. Sindhūttha (Saindhava) Q.S. for lepana 5. Nirguṇḍī rasa (Lf.) Q.S. for lepana Saindhava is mixed with Snuhī Kṣīra and Arka Kṣīra to a paste which is smeared on Tāmra Patra and allowed to dry. Thereafter, Tāmra Patra is heated and immersed in Nirguṇḍī Svarasa. This process is repeated 3 times. Another p Māraṇa (Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 11 : 28-34 1/2) ¨ÉÉeúhÉ 1. Tamra patra- śuddha 1 Part 2. Amla (Nimbū) rasa (Fr.) Q.S.for svedana 3. Sūtaka (Pārada) - śuddha 1/4 Part 4. Gandhaka 2 Part 5. Mīnākṣkī (matsyākṣī) (Pl.) Q. S for lepana or Cāṅgerī (Pl.) or Punarnavā (Pl.) 6. Sūraṇa (rakta punarnava) drava (St.Tr) Q. S for mardhana 7. Gandha (Gandhaka) - śuddha 1/2 Part 8. Ghṛta (Goghṛta) Q.S. The thin patras of Śodhita Tāmra are boiled in Nimbū Rasa for 3 days. One fourth quantity of Pārada by weight is mixed with Tāmra Patra and ground well for 3 hours adding Nimbū Rasa. Gandhaka, twice the quantity of Tāmra Patra is groun Amṛtīkar
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 Tamra Bhasma or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Udararoga — Ascites
- Jalodara — Ascites
- Sthaulya — Obesity
- Śotha — Inflammation
- Pāṇḍu — Anaemia
- Vātaroga — Disease due to Vāta doṣa
- Kaphapittaroga — Disease due to Kapha doṣa and Pitta doṣa
- Viṣa — Poison
- Rājayakṣmā — Tuberculosis
- Kāsa — Cough
- Śvāsa — Dyspnoea/Asthma
- Netraroga — Eye disorder
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Pariṇāma Śūla — Duodenal ulcer
- Śūla — Colicky Pain
- Jvara — Fever
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Plīhā — Splenic disease
- Yakṛt roga — Disease of liver
- Meha — Excessive flow of urine
- Kṣaya — Pthisis
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Grahaṇī — Malabsorption syndrome
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 31.25 to 62.5 mg
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Trikatu kashaya, ghee, Honey, Duralabha kvatha, Ardrak ras, Guduchi ras.
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 Tamra Bhasma
What is Tamra Bhasma?
Tamra Bhasma (Tāmra Bhasma) is a classical Ayurvedic calcined metal or mineral preparation (Bhasma) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (18:5), which takes it from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 113. It is made from 5 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 31.25 to 62.5 mg, taken with trikatu kashaya, ghee, honey, duralabha kvatha, ardrak ras, guduchi ras. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Tamra Bhasma?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:5, Tamra Bhasma contains 5 ingredients: Tāmra- Patra, Taila, Kāñjika, Gomūtra, Kulattha-kaṣāya.
What is the dose of Tamra Bhasma?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:5 gives a dose of 31.25 to 62.5 mg, taken with trikatu kashaya, ghee, honey, duralabha kvatha, ardrak ras, guduchi ras. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Tamra Bhasma from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:5 takes the formula of Tamra Bhasma from Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 113.
Is Tamra 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, 18:5. Always read the label of the product you use.
Is Tamra Bhasma sold on its own?
Prachyam Ayurveda does not sell Tamra Bhasma on its own. It is an ingredient of Vriddhi Vadhika Vati, Arogya Vardhani Vati, Mahavat Vidhwansan Ras, Ekangveer Ras, Sutshekhar Ras, Arshkuthar Rasa, Kumariasava and Nasht Pushpantak Rrasa.
Is Tamra Bhasma safe to take without a doctor?
No. Tamra 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 18:5, TāMRA BHASMA, e-book p. 603. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 2: 113
The AFI lists this source as an acceptable variety.
