Kaseesa bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of anaemia and associated complications. This medicine is prepared from ferrous sulphate (green vitriol). This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.
BENEFITS OF KASEESA BHASMA
- This medicine is used in the treatment of anaemia and associated complications due to its haematogenic property.
- As per Ayurveda classics, it balances vata and kapha dosha.
- This medicine is used as a natural rejuvenator and provides immunity.
- This medicine is also good for the eyes.
INDICATIONS OF KASEESA BHASMA
- Anaemia
- Eye disorders
- Skin diseases
- Itching
- Intestinal worm infestation
- Leucoderma
- Difficulty in urination
- Amenorrhoea
- Fever
- Splenic disorders
INGREDIENTS OF KASEESA BHASMA
| SL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | ENGLISH | ACTION |
| 1 | KASEESA | Ferrous sulphate (green vitriol) | Haematogenic action |
| 2 | KANJI | Fermented gruel |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
The purified ferrous sulphate powder added with fermented gruel and triturated thoroughly to prepare pellets of even size and shape. They are dried under the sun and heated in special equipment called puta.
- Purification of kaseesa – by using the juice of bhringaraja (Eclipta alba)
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata and kapha predominant diseases.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, rakta dhatu – anaemia
- Roga marga – Useful in diseases affecting all roga marga
- Bahya roga marga – skin diseases
- abhyanthara roga marga – diseases affecting the digestive system, splenic disorders
- Madhyama roga marga – eye diseases
DOSAGE AND USAGE
- Take 250 mg after food once or twice daily 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 many diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health
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, leafy vegetables, Lukewarm water, gruel
- Avoid smoking, soft drinks and alcohol.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
- Improper administration and overdosage lead to side effects like constipation.
- Taken by children, lactating women and during pregnancy only after consulting an Ayurveda doctor.
- 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 an Ayurvedic 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
- Rasa tarangini
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Dhatri loha
- Loha bhasma
- Draksharishta
- Mandura vataka
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- Baidyanath
- Unjha pharmacy
- Shree dhootapapeshwar
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Pharmaceutical and analytical study of kasisa
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317411733_PHARMACEUTICAL_AND_ANALYTICAL_STUDY_OF_KASISA
2. Comparative study on Kasisa Bhasma prepared by two different methods
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3530270/
- Toxicity studies of iron-containing ayurvedic drug Kasisa Bhasma
- Clinical study of Kasisabhasma and Annabhedi chenduram with reference to Hb%
http://www.thepharmajournal.com/archives/2019/vol8issue1/PartF/7-12-99-519.pdf
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