Kaharuba Pishti
Kaharuba Pishti is a pishti, a finely ground preparation of amber (fossilized tree resin) made without calcination.
| Substance type | Mineral or metal preparation, not a plant |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Kaharuba Pishti, KaharubaPishti |
The evidence at a glance
1paper on this site for this drug, every one with a DOI.
- 1Laboratory and animal studies
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Kaharuba Pishti |
How does it work?
- Hemostatic (Rakta Stambhaka): Succinic acid and mineral traces contribute to astringent and blood-coagulation promoting effects; used traditionally in bleeding disorders including hemorrhoids, bloody diarrhea, and excessive menstruation
- Cardiotonic (Hridya): Succinic acid plays a role in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) as succinate, supporting mitochondrial energy production in cardiac cells
- Anti-inflammatory: Succinic acid has documented anti-inflammatory properties; the amber matrix provides a slow-release delivery of this bioactive compound
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta, Raktarsha): traditionally used for bloody diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and excessive menstruation. Amber is described in classical practice as astringent.
- Heart tonic (Hridya): traditionally used as a cardiotonic.
What do recent studies show?
- Joshi N, Ahuja MR, Rastogi GK and others 2020. Characterization and antimicrobial study of Trinakantamani (Amber) Pishti. Ayu. PMID 35813362 · doi:10.4103/ayu.AYU_155_19
EDEX study showed Pishti particles reduced to 701nm from 1-2 micrometers raw size, potentially enhancing bioavailability. Heavy metals were below permissible limits. Microbial contamination within acceptable range.
Only studies that could be traced to a published paper are listed here. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.
Recent safety updates
- Amber is fossilized tree resin; tested heavy metals (As, Hg, Cd, Pb) were below permissible limits
- Possibly safe for most people with no reported side effects at therapeutic doses; maximum daily dose should not exceed 1500 mg to avoid headache
- Microbial contamination and total microbial count found within permissible limits in analytical studies
What is it made of?
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Pishti
Standard Dosage: 125–250 mg
Storage: Airtight container
Marker Compounds: Succinic acid, Fossil resin compounds, Trace minerals
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey, rose water
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Laboratory and animal studies1
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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