Lauhabhasma, Lauha-bhasma, Lauhabhasman, Lauha-bhasman: 3 definitions
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Lauhabhasma (लौहभस्म) is the name of a Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fifth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 13, Pandu: anaemia and Kamala: jaundice). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). However, since it is an ayurveda treatment it should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.
Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., lauha-bhasma): “the minerals (uparasa), poisons (viṣa), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.” (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Lauhabhasma (लौहभस्म) refers to a type of processed Svarṇa, according to a study performed on the drug named Vasantakusumākara Rasa—a classical herbo-mineral formulation which is practiced since ancient times for various therapeutic purposes, said to bring new positive energy in body and life, glow to skin etc.—Accordingly, while describing the preparation of Lauhabhasma: “Lauha was heated to red hot and immersed consecutively in tila-taila, takra, kāñji, gomūtra and decoction of the seeds of kulattha. This was further processed in equal quantities of triphalā-kaṣāya and gomūtra. Lauha-cūrṇa thus obtained was further processed through bhānupāka (processed in sun rays), followed by sthālīpāka (heated with decoction of Triphalā in stainless steel vessel). Śuddhalauha-patra (125 g) was levigated with triphalā-kvātha; Cakrikās were prepared, dried and placed in śarāva-sampuṭa subjected to gaja-puṭa. The same procedure was repeated for 60 times and 135 g of lauhabhasma was obtained.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Lauhabhasma (लौहभस्म):—n. an iron ash or calyx;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lauha, Bhasma.
Full-text: Pakvalauha, Lohabhasm, Triphalakashaya, Bhanupaka, Sthalipaka.
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"Comparative bioavailability of standardized Ayurvedic Lauha Bhasma" < [Volume 15 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1995]
Evaluation of Lauha bhasma on classical analytical parameters – A pilot study < [Volume 27 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2008]
Safety and toxicity profile of some metallic preparations of ayurveda < [Volume 25 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 2006]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Review on chandanadi lauha < [2021: Volume 10, August issue 10]
"Comparative study of Lauha Bhasma by two methods per Rasatarangini." < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]
A clinical study on the management of panduroga with the yoga ‘’yograj’’ < [2017: Volume 6, June issue 6]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
A Review on Literary Aspect of “Kanta Lauha” < [Vol. 5 No. 3: March (2022)]
A Critical Analysis on A Multipotent Drug Chandraprabha Vati - Review Article < [Vol. 5 No. 1: jan (2022)]
A Literary Study On Clinical Management On Pandu Vyadhi: A Brief Review < [Vol. 4 No. 3: March (2021)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Navayasa Lauha as an herbomineral preperation and their utility in different... < [Vol. 3 No. 04 (2018)]
Comparative characterization study of Loha Bhasma and Triphala derived Iron... < [Vol. 9 No. 6 (2024)]
Utility of Navayasa Lauha as a Herbo-mineral Preparation in Modifying Various... < [Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Standard manufacturing procedure of Teekshna lauha bhasma < [Volume 7 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2016]
Structural investigation of Ayurveda Lauha (Iron) Bhasma < [Volume 14 (issue 2), Mar-Apr 2023]
The chemical role of natural substances used in Lauha Bhasma preparation process < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A review on chandramrita rasa - an ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulation < [2022, Issue 3, March]
A comparative clinical study of a herbo-mineral compound dhatri lauha with a control known drug in the management of pandu roga w.s.r. to iron deficiency anemia < [2021, Issue 4, April]
A conceptual study on nishalauha churna in the management of pandu roga < [2017, Issue VIII August,]
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