About Dhootapapeshwar Naga Bhasma
Naga Bhasma is an ayurvedic medicine, which contains Naga (calcined Lead). It contains nano-particles of lead and the size of nano-particle is about 60 nm. The compound found in Naga Bhasma is lead sulfide, which is mixed with organic substances and several other minerals that may come from the herbs in which lead is processed before and during its preparation.In ayurveda, Naga Bhasma is used for the management of the frequent urination, urinary incontinence, diabetes mellitus, spleen enlargement, leucorrhoea, hiatus hernia, impotency, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It is likely to act on the organs such as stomach, intestine, pancreas, urinary bladder, testes, bones, muscles, joints and ligaments.This medicine should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.
Ingredients of Dhootapapeshwar Naga Bhasma
- Pipal Tree (Sacred Fig or Ficus Religiosa) bark
- Calotropis Procera root
- Lime Water
- Nirgundi (Vitex Negundo) Leaves
- Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Powder
- Manahshila (Realgar; Arsenic disulphide- As2S2)
- Chichiri (Plectranthus Coesta)
- Neem (Azadirachta Indica)
- Adhatoda Vasica leaves
Therapeutic Indications of Dhootapapeshwar Naga Bhasma
Naga Bhasma has following therapeutic indications as per ayurvedic science.
- Acidity and heartburn due to Hiatus hernia
- Spleen enlargement
- Chronic constipation
- Frequent urination
- Urinary incontinence
- Leucorrhoea
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hemorrhoids
- Ligament injury
- Impotency
- maintain sugar level
Dosage of Dhootapapeshwar Naga Bhasma
The general dosage of Naga Bhasma is as follows
Children-2mg per Kg body weight
Adults-125mg
Maximum possible dosage-500 mg per day in divided doses twice daily with honey,butter or milk cream
Precautions
This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
Overdosage may cause severe side effects.
It should be very carefully used during pregnancy, lactation and in children, only if found very necessary by the prescribing doctor.
Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a dry cool place.