About Sphatika Bhasma
Sphatika Bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine in powder form, used in the leucoderma, Piles, Skin infections etc. In Ayurvedic terms, it is categorized as one among Uparasa.
Sphatika is a type of mineral that is produced from earth and is known as “Alum” as per modern terminology. This is basically of two types red and white..
In ancient times Sphatika was used for the treatment of tonsillitis. It was discovered that the disease was more frequent amongst the group of male children (11 – 20 years). Sphatika had a marked effect on treatment of tonsillitis in times dependant upon Ayurveda. The various symptoms started to decrease in just a day or two after commencement of therapy. Sphatika being kasaya, katu, tikta, usna and jwara-hara in its essential actions, it is also used to reduce the inflammation of the tonsils, thereby regulating the increased body temperature. Sphatika`s antibiotic activity brilliantly subdues further multiplication of the pathogens within the body.
Ayurveda describes Sphatika as an essential astringent, haemostatic and an antiseptic. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and antibiotic properties, quite a handful when speaking in terms of treatment of tonsillitis in Ayurveda. It is also known that in yesteryears, a fine powder of purified Sphatika was used for local application over tonsils and faucets thrice daily before meals. In likewise manner, 1 gm of Sphatika dissolved in half cup lukewarm water was taken internally.
Ingredients of Sphatika Bhasma
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