# Bhumi Jambuka

> Bhumi Jambuka is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Limited modern dosage standardization—follow traditional Vaidya guidance. Bioavailability: Limited modern pharmacokinetic data available. Traditional preparations use honey or warm water as vehicles to enhance absorption.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Bhumi Jambuka](/herb/bhumi-jambuka/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Tikta | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Churna (powder), Kashayam (decoction), Swarasa (fresh juice), Capsule, Lepa (paste)

**Standard Dosage:** 3-6g powder twice daily; 10-20ml fresh juice; 50-100ml decoction. Limited modern dosage standardization—follow traditional Vaidya guidance.

**Bioavailability:** Limited modern pharmacokinetic data available. Traditional preparations use honey or warm water as vehicles to enhance absorption. Mucilaginous content may provide sustained-release characteristics. Phenolic compounds likely undergo glucuronidation and sulfation in hepatic first-pass. Note: this is a less-studied herb requiring further pharmacokinetic investigation.

**Optimal Timing:** Before meals with warm water or honey; fresh juice early morning on empty stomach

**Standardized Extract:** Whole plant aqueous extract 10:1 ratio. Standardization parameters require further development due to limited phytochemical characterization.

**Shelf Life:** 18 months (powder); 2 years (capsule/tablet)

**Storage:** Cool, dry place in airtight containers. Protect from moisture and light.

**Marker Compounds:** Beta-[sitosterol](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#sitosterol), [Lupeol](/reference/lupeol/), Gallic acid, Flavonoid [glycosides](/glossary/compounds-g-l/#glycosides), Phenolic acids

### Extraction Methods

- Aqueous decoction (traditional method)
- Hydroalcoholic extraction (50:50)
- Cold maceration for [mucilage](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#mucilage)-rich fractions
- Fresh juice extraction

### Synergistic Combinations

- With [Guduchi](/herb/guduchi/) for immune support
- With [Triphala](/herb/triphala/) for digestive health
- With [Neem](/herb/neem/) for skin conditions
- With [Haridra](/herb/haridra/) for anti-inflammatory effects

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.