# Vaikranta Bhasma

> Vaikranta Bhasma is a bhasma, a mineral or metal preparation reduced to ash by repeated calcination. [Physico-chemical study of Vaikrānta bhasma](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24991067/). PMID [24991067](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24991067/) · [doi:10.4103/0257-7941.131971](https://doi.org/10.4103/0257-7941.131971) SEM, EDX, FTIR, and ICP analysis confirmed Vaikranta Bhasma as multi-mineral compound with iron and silica as major constituents.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Vaikranta Bhasma](/herb/vaikranta-bhasma/) |

## Key Phytochemical Constituents

- Iron oxide as major constituent (from iron tourmaline)
- [Silicon](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#silicon) dioxide (SiO2) as major constituent
- Aluminium oxide (Al2O3)
- Boron compounds (tourmaline contains boron)
- Sodium, [potassium](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#potassium), [magnesium](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#magnesium) as trace elements
- Sulfur compounds from processing with [Gandhaka](/glossary/concepts-a-m/#gandhaka)

## How does it work?

- [Rasayana](/reference/rasayana/) (rejuvenation) action through multi-mineral supplementation providing essential trace elements (iron, [silica](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#silica), boron) for cellular repair and anti-aging
- [Vajikarana](/glossary/pharmacology/#vajikarana) ([aphrodisiac](/glossary/pharmacology/#aphrodisiac)) effect through mineral cofactor provision supporting reproductive hormone synthesis and gonadal function
- Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic) action through mineral-mediated improvement of insulin sensitivity and [glucose](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#glucose) metabolism regulation
- Tridosha balancing through complex multi-mineral composition addressing Vata (nervous), Pitta (metabolic), and Kapha (structural) imbalances simultaneously

## Which traditional uses are supported by research?

- Diabetes (Prameha): Traditional anti-diabetic indication supported by multi-mineral composition known to affect glucose metabolism, but specific clinical validation limited
- Anemia: Iron-rich composition supports traditional use for blood deficiency conditions, validated by physicochemical iron content analysis
- Respiratory disorders (Shwasa, Kasa): Traditional use for asthma and chronic cough supported by anti-inflammatory properties of mineral constituents

## What do recent clinical trials show?

- Tripathi R, Rathore AS, Mehra BL and others 2013. [Physico-chemical study of Vaikrānta bhasma](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24991067/). *Ancient science of life*. PMID [24991067](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24991067/) · [doi:10.4103/0257-7941.131971](https://doi.org/10.4103/0257-7941.131971)  
  SEM, EDX, FTIR, and ICP analysis confirmed [Vaikranta Bhasma](/herb/vaikranta-bhasma/) as multi-mineral compound with iron and silica as major constituents. Established analytical parameters for standardization.

*2 further claims previously listed here could not be traced to a published paper and have been removed. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.*

## Recent safety updates

- PRELIMINARY SAFETY: Single-dose toxicity study in rats showed no adverse effects, but data is limited
- STRICT MEDICAL SUPERVISION: Must be taken only under medical supervision. Overdosage may cause severe gastritis.
- SHORT DURATION USE: Recommended for prescribed dosage for short duration only
- SOURCE STANDARDIZATION: Variations between tourmaline sources affect composition and potentially safety. Only black tourmaline (schorl) validated for medicinal use.

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Calcined mineral/metal oxide (after Shodhana and Marana)
- **Particle size:** Sub-micron to nanoparticle range
- **Note:** Exact composition depends on source material and preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, SEM-EDS, Particle size analysis, Namburi phased spot test

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Bhasma

**Standard Dosage:** 125–250 mg

**Bioavailability:** Moderate; tourmaline-derived mineral bhasma

**Optimal Timing:** With honey or as directed

**Standardized Extract:** Calcined tourmaline bhasma

**Shelf Life:** Indefinite

**Storage:** Airtight container

**Marker Compounds:** Borosilicate complex, Iron, Aluminium, Trace minerals

**Quality Parameters:** Standard bhasma tests, heavy metals within limits

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Honey

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Web research (clinical trials, WHO monographs, safety databases)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

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Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.