Akika Pishti
Akika Pishti is a pishti, a preparation of agate finely triturated with rose water without calcination.
| Substance type | Mineral or metal preparation, not a plant |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Akika Pishti, AkikaPishti |
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Akik Pishti |
How does it work?
- Pitta-pacifying cooling action: Silica-based mineral matrix is traditionally described as cooling and used to pacify aggravated Pitta dosha
- Cardiac tonic: Trace minerals (iron, magnesium, calcium) in the agate matrix support cardiovascular function
- Hemostatic: Silicon dioxide and trace minerals may contribute to strengthening vascular walls and supporting coagulation, relevant to traditional use in bleeding disorders
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Pitta disorders (heat, inflammation, irritability): traditionally used to pacify Pitta. Agate is a silica-based mineral described as cooling. Rigorous clinical studies are lacking.
- Cardiac conditions and bleeding disorders: traditionally used for these conditions. Agate contains trace minerals such as iron, magnesium and calcium. No controlled clinical trials have looked at these uses specifically.
What do recent studies show?
No study for this section could be traced to a published paper. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.
Recent safety updates
- Silicon dioxide is generally regarded as low-toxicity when ingested; the safety of this preparation itself has not been established
- CRITICAL WARNING: Must NOT be inhaled - inhalation of silica powder can cause silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung fibrosis condition
- Lab testing should verify heavy metal levels (lead, arsenic, mercury) are within Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia limits, as natural agate may contain trace impurities depending on geological source
- Clinical trial evidence is extremely limited - most data comes from small observational studies, case reports, or animal experiments
What is it made of?
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Pishti (fine trituration with rose water)
Standard Dosage: 125–250 mg twice daily
Storage: Airtight container; cool, dry place
Marker Compounds: Silicon dioxide (chalcedony), Iron oxide, Trace minerals
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey, Gulkand, cream of milk (Malai), or pomegranate juice
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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