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Loha Bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine prepared from Iron. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of anemia, eye disorders, skin diseases etc. This medicine should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.<br>See also : [[Iron]]
==Special Precautions of Loha Bhasma==
*This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
*Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
*Over-dosage may cause severe side effects and gastritis.
*Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
*Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.
==Health Benefits and Uses of Loha Bhasma==
Loha Bhasma is widely used in Ayurveda and it is a product of calcined iron. It is formed when Iron is calcined through inorganic preparation. This formulation is extremely useful in managing anemia, phthisis, cardiac disorders, sexual debility, worm infestations, liver and spleen disorders, obesity, dyspepsia, piles, skin disorders. Primarily, this formulation helps in increasing the hemoglobin. Iron is known to provide vigor. It has anti-aging, anti-spasmodic properties. It is known to strengthen the body. Loha bhasma helps in curing diseases which occur due to vitiated Kapha and Pitta. It is an overall rejuvenator and has immunomodulatory properties. Calcined Iron is the main ingredient of this formulation. This formulation aids in blood coagulation and promotes increase in the hemoglobin level. It helps in igniting the digestive fire and enhances lost appetite. It is extremely nourishing. Loha Bhasma tastes sour and bitter. It is beneficial in eye and skin disorders also.
* It strengthens the body and improves the production of RBCs. 
* The person who suffers from loss of blood suffers from the consequences like pale skin, hair fall, loss of memory, panic attacks, fatigue etc. 
* Lack of blood also affects the menstrual cycle in females. In such cases, iron formulation helps in improving the condition and enhances the production of RBCs. 
* It also promotes longevity. This product helps in balancing Pitta and Kapha.
*It is nourishing, sweet, sour and bitter in taste.
*It is coolant in nature and heavy to digest.
*It has scraping quality, hence useful in cardiovascular diseases.
*It improves strength, immunity, skin texture, complexion, memory, intelligence, digestive power and acts as natural aphrodisiac.
*It is useful in gastric complaints
*Anemia
*As an anti-spasmodic
*Dyspepsia
* bloating
*Hyperlipidemia
*Tuberculosis
*Worm infestations
*Skin ailments
*Obesity
*Splenic disorders
*Bowel disorders
*Splenomegaly
* helminthiasis
*Diabetes
*Inflammation
*Urinary disorders
*Jaundice
*Eye disorders
* vomiting
* asthma
* bronchitis
* herpes
* abdominal colic
* chronic respiratory disorders
*Bloating
* skin diseases
* liver disorders
* piles
* fistula
* chronic diseases
* emaciation
* muscle wasting
* dizziness
* delusion.

==Preparation==
Loha Bhasma is prepared from purified Iron. There are many different methods of preparation. Any one method can be used. Here is one such method.<br>
Ingrediënts :
*Iron
*Triphala (Powdered Myrobalans)
* Cow's urine
Triphala – 100 grams is added with 80o ml of cow urine, boiled and reduced to 200 ml, filtered. This decoction is used to grind purified Iron, for 21 days, disc shaped cakes are prepared, taken in a closed container and heated in the absence of air in 800 – 900 degree celsius for 4 – 5 hours. Taken out, and again ground with Triphala – cow urine decotion for one day and again heated in the basence of air. This process is repeated for 21 times to obtain Iron Bhasma.
(Reference: Rasamrit, 3/134-136)
==Used in Patent medicine==
* [[Chandraprabha Vati]]
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