Agnijara
Agnijara is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Traditional Shodhana (purification) and Marana (calcination) processes convert it into bhasma.
| Substance type | Identity unsettled: the sources disagree on what this drug is, so no botanical name is given |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Agnijara |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta, Katu | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Bhasma (calcined preparation), Pishti (fine triturated powder), Capsule (with bhasma fill), Tablet
Standard Dosage: 125-250mg bhasma twice daily with honey or ghee; 250-500mg pishti
Optimal Timing: Before meals with honey (Kapha conditions) or ghee (Pitta conditions)
Storage: Airtight glass or food-grade HDPE container. Keep dry. Bhasma is hygroscopic. Protect from moisture. Ambient temperature storage acceptable.
Marker Compounds: Trace minerals post-Marana
Synergistic Combinations
- With Praval Pishti for calcium supplementation
- With Giloy Satva for immune modulation
- With Mukta Pishti for Pitta pacification
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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