Sphatika Bhasma

Method of Manufacturing

Sphatika – Alum (Sphatika) is heated in a pan, in open air, till all the moisture is lost. At the end, white powder is collected.

Indications

• It is useful in abnormal bleeding from uterus.
• It acts as the blood purifier.
• Useful in wounds and skin diseases like leucoderma.
• Use of this medicine is quite effective in the respiratory complications like cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic coughing, whooping cough and asthma.
• Lower back ache.
• It is used for the treatment of menorrhagia.
• Hematemesis (Blood vomiting).
• It is used in ulcers with burning sensation and gastritis.
• It is used to cure gynecological issues like leucorrhea and vaginal itching etc.
• Used in the treatment of leucoderma and herpes etc.
• Malarial fever, chronic fever and jaundice.
• Eye diseases.
• Constricts blood vessels and tissues.

Sphatika Bhasma Dosage

Take 125 – 250 mg, one or two times daily, before or after food, or as advised by Ayurvedic doctor.

Contradictions

• It is advisable to take this medicine only under medical supervision, especially for children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
• Take this medicine only in prescribed dosage for particular time period only.
• Store in a cool dry place.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.