Manikya Bhasma
Reference: Rasatantra Sara
Introduction
Manikya Bhasma is made from certain purified elements to cure Impotency, cardiac disorders, Oligospermia. Being digestive in nature, it enhances the digestive fire. It is very useful in loss of libido. Manikya Bhasma acts as an immunity booster and promotes intellect. It helps in increasing the sperm count. This formulation in beneficial in respiratory disorders also. It acts on vata and kapha doshas.
Ingredients
- Purified Manikya
- Purified Mercury
- Purified Orpiment
- Purified sulphide of Arsenic (Realgar)
Method of Preparation
Crush purified sulphur, orpiment & realgar to a fine powder and combine it with finely powdered Manikya. Triturate these powders with freshly squeezed lime juice for 4 hours. After the seventh coating with herbal extract small pellets are made and they’re kept in an earthen pot and tightly sealed and is heated at a high temperature using 20 kg of charcoal. The heating process is done 8 times. The final product is now collected, finely powdered and stored.
Dosage
65 to 125 mg twice daily after meals or as prescribed by your doctor with honey, rock candy, butter.
Indications
- Tuberculosis
- Liver disorders
- Oligospermia
- Respiratory disorders
- Fever
- Stomach disorders
- Urinary ailments
- Sexual strength
- Polyuria
- Impotency
Contraindications
- Over dosage is not advised.
- Self-medication should be strictly discouraged.
- No specific side effects are seen if it is taken in the prescribed dosage.
