Jahar Mohra Pishti
Jahar Mohra Pishti is a pishti, a mineral preparation made by grinding the purified stone with rose water, without calcination.
| Substance type | Mineral or metal preparation, not a plant |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jahar Mohra Pishti, JaharMohraPishti |
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Jahar Mohra Pishti |
How does it work?
- Cardiotonic action: Magnesium from the serpentine matrix is essential for cardiac muscle function, rhythm regulation, and blood pressure maintenance
- Antacid and anti-emetic: Magnesium silicate has documented antacid properties similar to pharmaceutical magnesium-based antacids; acts as a natural buffer against excess gastric acid
- Detoxifying (Vishahara): Traditionally considered an antidote to poisons; the magnesium silicate matrix may adsorb toxins in the GI tract similar to activated charcoal’s mechanism
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Cardiac tonic (Hridya): traditionally used as a cardiac tonic. Specific clinical trials on Jahar Mohra Pishti are lacking.
- Antidote to poisons (Vishanashak) and anti-emetic: traditionally used as an antidote to poisons and as an anti-emetic.
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
- MODERATE SAFETY: No heavy metals (mercury, arsenic) in properly prepared formulations, but raw serpentine stone may contain chrysotile asbestos fibers in some geological sources - proper Shodhana is essential
- Safety profile not well-established in peer-reviewed literature; clinical experience suggests well-tolerated below 500 mg/day but formal safety studies are lacking
- Contraindicated in patients with individual intolerance, allergic reactions; possible side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, and bowel disorders
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation without physician guidance; excessive magnesium intake can cause diarrhea and in extreme cases hypermagnesemia
What is it made of?
Mineral/Elemental Profile
- Primary component: Serpentine (magnesium silicate) triturated with rose water (after Shodhana)
- Particle size: Sub-micron to nanoparticle range
- Note: Exact composition depends on source material and preparation method
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Pishti
Standard Dosage: 125–250 mg
Storage: Airtight container
Marker Compounds: Magnesium silicate (serpentine), Calcium, Iron, Trace minerals
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey, Gulkand, or rose water
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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