Vang Bhasma
Vaṅga Bhasma
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:15 · from Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18: 3
Vang Bhasma (Vaṅga Bhasma) is a classical Ayurvedic calcined metal or mineral preparation (Bhasma) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (18:15), which takes it from Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18: 3. It is made from 6 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125 to 250 mg, taken with guḍūcī svarasa or sattva, honey, ghee, harīdrārasa. 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, 18:15, which takes the formula from Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18: 3. 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, 18:15 (e-book p. 630) |
| Classical source | Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18: 3 |
| Ingredients | 6 |
| Dose (AFI) | 125 to 250 mg |
| Anupāna | Guḍūcī Svarasa Or Sattva, Honey, Ghee, Harīdrārasa |
| 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 Vang Bhasma
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:15. 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 | Vaṅga | Q.S. |
| 2 | Taila (Tila) (Ol.) | Q.S. for nirvāpaṇa 3 times |
| 3 | Takra | Q.S. for nirvāpaṇa 3 times |
| 4 | Gomūtra | Q.S. for nirvāpaṇa 3 times |
| 5 | Kāṅjika | Q.S. for nirvāpaṇa 3 times |
| 6 | Kulattha kaṣāya (Sd.) | Q.S. for nirvāpaṇa 3 times |
Preparation notes
As per the Śodhana process of Nāga. Viśeṣa Śodhana (Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18 : 11) 1. Vaṅga Q.S. 2. Sinduvāra drava (Nirguṇḍī) Svarasa (Lf.) Q.S. for nirvāpaṇa 3. Rātri (Haridrā) (Rz.) Q.S. for nirvāpaṇa The melted Vaṅga is poured in the pot containing Sinduvāra Rasa and Haridrā Cūrṇa and Śodhana is done as for Nāga. Jāraṇa (A) (Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 3 : 177-178) 1. Vaṅga -śuddha 1 Part 2. Ciñcā - Tvakraja cūrṇa (St.Bk.) 1/4 Part 3. Aśvattha - tvak raja cūrṇa (St.Bk.) 1/4 Part As per the Jāraṇa process of Nāga given in 18:7 Jāraṇa (B) (Rasāmṛta, Adhyāya 3: 88-93 1/2) 1. Vaṅga- śuddha 1 Part 2. Apāmārga cūrṇa (Pl.) 1/4 Part 3. Kukkuṭāṇḍa- kapāla raja 1/4 Part or Muktāśukti - raja or Palāśa - puṣpa cūrṇa (Fl.) or Vaṭa- tvak cūrṇa (St.Bk.) or Aśvattha - tvak cūrṇa (St.Bk.) Māraṇa (A) (Āyurvedaprakāśa, Adhyāya 3 : 179-180) 1. Vaṅga -śuddha, jarita 1 Part 2. Tāla (Haritāla) śuddha 1 Part 3. Amla (Nimbū) nīra (Fr.) Q.S.for mardhana The jārita Vaṅga is processed for Chalanā and used for Māraṇa. Jārita Vaṅga is mixed with Haritāla Cūrṇa and ground well in Nimbū Rasa. Small thin cakrikās are prepared dried and placed in Śarāva Sampuṭa,and Ardha Gaja Puṭa is given. This process is repeat
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 Vang Bhasma or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Kāsa — Cough
- Śvāsa — Dyspnoea/Asthma
- Kapharoga — Disease due to Kapha doṣa
- Medodoṣa — Disorder of adipose tissue
- Prasveda — Excessive sweating
- Kṣaya — Pthisis
- Pāṇḍu — Anaemia
- Kṛmi — Helminthiasis/Worm infestation
- Prameha — Urinary disorders
- Garbhāśayacyuti — Uterine prolapse
- Śveta Pradara — Leucorrhoea
- Raktapradara — Menorrhagia or Metrorrhagia or both
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Aruci — Tastelessness
- Buddhimandatā — Low intelligence
- Vraṇa — Ulcer
- Svapnadoṣa — Nocturnal emission
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 125 to 250 mg
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Guḍūcī Svarasa Or Sattva, Honey, Ghee, Harīdrārasa
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 Vang Bhasma
What is Vang Bhasma?
Vang Bhasma (Vaṅga Bhasma) is a classical Ayurvedic calcined metal or mineral preparation (Bhasma) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (18:15), which takes it from Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18: 3. It is made from 6 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125 to 250 mg, taken with guḍūcī svarasa or sattva, honey, ghee, harīdrārasa. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Vang Bhasma?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:15, Vang Bhasma contains 6 ingredients: Vaṅga, Taila, Takra, Gomūtra, Kāṅjika, Kulattha kaṣāya.
What is the dose of Vang Bhasma?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:15 gives a dose of 125 to 250 mg, taken with guḍūcī svarasa or sattva, honey, ghee, harīdrārasa. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Vang Bhasma from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 18:15 takes the formula of Vang Bhasma from Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18: 3.
Is Vang 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, 18:15. Always read the label of the product you use.
Is Vang Bhasma sold on its own?
Prachyam Ayurveda does not sell Vang Bhasma on its own. It is an ingredient of Vriddhi Vadhika Vati, Mahavat Vidhwansan Ras, Ekangveer Ras, Maha Yograj Guggul and Nasht Pushpantak Rrasa.
Is Vang Bhasma safe to take without a doctor?
No. Vang 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 18:15, VAṅGA BHASMA, e-book p. 630. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Rasataraṅgiṇī, Taraṅga 18: 3
The AFI lists this source as an acceptable variety.
