Vanga bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of a wide spectrum of diseases including respiratory diseases, diabetes etc. This medicine is prepared from the tin. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.
BENEFITS OF VANGA BHASMA
- This medicine is used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
- As per Ayurveda classics, it balances kapha dosha.
- This medicine is used as a natural rejuvenator and provides immunity.
- This medicine is also good for the eyes.
INDICATIONS OF VANGA BHASMA
- Kshaya – Emaciation
- Kasa – cough
- Swasa – breathing difficulty
- Pandu – anaemia
- Prameha – diabetes
- Vrana – wounds
- Krimi – intestinal worms
- Vanthi – vomiting
- Swetha pradara – leucorrhoea
- Garbha chyuti – displaced uterus
INGREDIENTS OF VANGA BHASMA
| SL.NO | SANSKRIT NAME | ENGLISH/ LATIN | QUANTITY | ACTION |
| 1 | VANGA | Tin | 12 parts | Balances kapha dosha |
| 2 | APAMARGA | Achyranthes aspera | Quantity sufficient |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
The purified vanga melted first and rubbed with powder of apamarga little by little till it attains powder form. Then heated in special equipment called puta.
- Purification of vanga – Heated and immersed in sesame oil, buttermilk, cow’s urine, gruel and decoction of kulatha (Dolichos biflorus) in that order for seven days in each liquid.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of kapha predominant diseases.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, rakta dhatu – anaemia
- Roga marga – Useful in diseases affecting,
- abhyanthara roga marga – diseases affecting the respiratory system
- Madhyama roga marga – diabetes
DOSAGE AND USAGE
- Take 125 mg to 250 mg after food once or twice daily along with ghee, honey, powder of apamarga, turmeric powder or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of different diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – Effective in respiratory diseases, cleans the respiratory passage, calms the mind
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more acrid, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items, Lukewarm water, gruel
- Patient with diabetes avoids more sugar-containing diet.
- Avoid exposure to the cold environment.
- Avoid smoking, carbonated drinks, alcohol
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
- It is better to avoid by children, lactating women and during pregnancy
- Improper administration and overdosage leads to side effects
- Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.
- How long the medicine can be used?
Duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult a physician.
- Is this medicine habit forming?
This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Rasatarangini
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Swasa chinthamani ras
- Kasa kutar ras for respiratory diseases
- Vyoshadi vataka
- Agastya rasayan
- Yogendra ras – for diabetes
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- Shree dhootapapeshwar
- Dabur
- Baidyanath
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Analytical study of vanga bhasma
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281676792_Analytical_study_of_Vanga_Bhasma
- Chemical analysis of vanga bhasma
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271235710_CHEMICAL_ANALYSIS_OF_VANGA_BHASMA
- Toxicity studies of vanga bhasma
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3331483/
4. Study on the vrsya property (testicular regenerative potential) of vanga bhasma
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3331434/
The Food and Drug Administration, United States has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your GP before the intake.
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