Pure Kanta Loh Bhasma / Loha Bhasama (Iron & Megnetite)

What is Kantā Loha Bhasma?

An Ayurvedic mineral preparation made from purified iron oxide (Shuddha Lauha), processed with herbal juices and decoctions (e.g. aloe vera, jambul bark, kulthi, hingula) to form a fine, bioavailable powder with hematogenic and digestibility‑enhancing properties

Key Traditional Benefits

1. Supports Blood & Iron Levels

• Improves hemoglobin and RBC formation (haematinic, hematogenic effects) — useful in iron deficiency anemia and hemolytic anemia.
• Relieves symptoms like fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, brittle nails, tongue soreness, and pica cravings

2. Promotes Liver Health & Jaundice Management

• Helps lower bilirubin levels and supports liver detox and function.

3. Improves Digestive Health

• Eases issues like constipation, indigestion, and gastric discomfort; it’s beneficial in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation.

4. Boosts Vitality, Immunity & Strength

• Supports overall energy, appetite, immunity, and mental clarity, and may improve skin complexion, memory, intelligence, and act as a natural aphrodisiac

5. Additional Therapeutic Uses

• Also indicated in general debility, arthritis, diabetes, chronic fever, leucorrhoea, and some skin and eye disorders

Dosage Guidelines

• Typical Adult Dose: 50 mg to 250 mg twice daily, normally not exceeding 500 mg/day
• Course Duration: Often prescribed for 1–3 months depending on condition (e.g., anemia, weakness, jaundice)

Administration (Anupāna): Usually taken with warm water, honey, ghee, or chyawanprash depending on therapeutic intent (e.g., honey with jaundice