Sphatika Bhasma

Sphatika Bhasma, or Shubhra Bhasma, is a type of medicine made from Alum. It is a white powder made by processing and heating a substance called Alum using a specific Ayurvedic method. Sphatika Bhasma has been traditionally used in Ayurveda because it has many healing properties.

In Ayurveda, Sphatika Bhasma is thought to have properties that help with reducing bleeding, balancing body fluids, and balancing a specific type of body energy called Pitta.

Ingredient

The main ingredient in Sphatika Bhasma is Alum, which is a type of chemical called Potassium Aluminum Sulfate. Alum is a substance that you can’t see and can dissolve in water.

Method Of Preparation 

Cleaning (Purification): The first thing to do is to clean the alum. To do this, mix a certain amount of alum in water until it dissolves. Mix it thoroughly until any dirt or other unwanted substances sink down to the bottom. Slowly pour the clear liquid out, but make sure not to include the solid particles at the bottom.

Grinding: The clean alum is crushed into a very fine powder using a tool called a mortar and pestle. This fine powder will be processed more to make Sphatika Bhasma.

Heating: To heat the powdered alum, we put it in a clay pot made for Ayurvedic purposes. This pot is warmed up on a small fire.

Ignition: Starting slowly, the temperature goes up, and the alum powder catches fire. This process includes heating the powder in a controlled way, and the powder will begin to change color.

Cooling: Once the vessel is started, it is left to naturally cool down. The alum powder turns into a gray-white ash when this happens.

Burning Many Times: The process of heating and cooling is done many times to make sure the alum is completely burned and turned into ash. You might need to do this process multiple times, usually seven times, to get the quality you want for Sphatika Bhasma.

Pulverization: Pulverization is a process where the ash is crushed into a fine powder using a special tool called a mortar and pestle.

Separation: The ash in powder form is sieved to make sure that all particles are the same size.

Storage: The finished Sphatika Bhasma is kept in a clean, sealed container, in a place where it won’t get wet or be exposed to direct sunlight.

Dosage & Usage

Dosage

For adults: The suggested amount is between 125 and 500 milligrams. Take it two or three times a day, after eating. You can have it with honey, sugar, or sharbat banafsha, or as advised by a doctor.

For kids: The recommended amount of medicine for children is between 65 and 250 milligrams.

Usage

• You should swallow Sphatika Bhasma.
• It is often recommended to take Sphatika Bhasma after eating.
• It is usually advised to combine Sphatika Bhasma with honey before consuming it.

Indications

Digestive disorders like acidity, indigestion, and gastritis can be treated with Sphatika Bhasma. It is thought to have properties that reduce stomach acidity.

Diarrhea and dysentery are medical conditions where a person has loose stools. This Ayurvedic medicine can help manage these conditions because it has properties that can reduce excessive bowel movements.

Skin Conditions: Sphatika Bhasma can be used on the surface of the skin or taken internally to treat different skin problems. Some people think that it can cool and soothe your skin and may help with skin irritation, itching, or rashes.

Oral Health: In Ayurveda, Sphatika Bhasma may be used as a tooth powder or mouthwash to help make teeth and gums stronger and improve oral hygiene.

Menstrual Disorders: It is thought that Sphatika Bhasma may help control menstrual cycles and relieve menstrual problems in certain situations.

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, can cause discomfort. Using Sphatika Bhasma, which has a substance that tightens tissues, may help relieve this discomfort.

Urinary Disorders: It is commonly used to treat problems with urination and might be helpful for conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs) or peeing too often.

Eye problems: In Ayurveda, a substance called Sphatika Bhasma is sometimes used as an eye lotion to make irritated eyes feel better and make the eyes healthier.

Fever: It can help bring down a high body temperature and make you feel better if you have a fever.

General Health Tonic: Some Ayurvedic doctors recommend using Sphatika Bhasma as a natural remedy to boost overall health and energy levels.

Stomach worms: It is thought to have medicine that kills worms and might be used to treat infections caused by stomach worms.

Astringent Uses: It is a substance that can be used to stop bleeding in small cuts, wounds, or scrapes. Sphatika Bhasma, because of its astringent properties, can be applied directly on the affected area to stop the bleeding.

Contradictions

• Be careful during these times unless a doctor who practices Ayurveda tells you otherwise.
• Please be careful if you have problems with your kidneys or have had kidney stones in the past.
• Be cautious when using it if you have high blood pressure, as it can have an impact on your blood pressure.
• Be careful if your electrolytes get out of balance.
• If you are allergic to alum or any of its parts, stay away.
• Children should not use this without help from an expert.
• If you have ongoing health problems, talk to a doctor or nurse.
• This can have an effect on some medications. Speak to a doctor.
• Follow the recommended amounts of medicine.
• Do a small test on your skin to check if it is sensitive.
• Always talk to an Ayurvedic expert for advice that is tailored specifically to you.