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Praval Bhasma.(Chandraputi)

PREPARATION

Shudh(purified) Praval is pounded to obtain coarse powder. The powder is filtered through a muslin cloth and transferred to a flat surfaced stone vessel. The powder is blended with Gulab Jal continuously for 8 hours over a period of 15 days. Every day after the blending process is over, the vessel containing Praval mixture is kept overnight exposed to moonlight. After 15 days Chandraputi Praval Bhasma is dried , filterd through a muslin cloth and stored.

Praval Bhasma.(Chandraputi) - Ingredient Details

NOTE

Since Praval is exposed to moonlight it is known as Chandraputi Praval (Chandra==Moon). Certain Vaidyas start preparing this formula from the full moon day. The preparation method is same as Praval Pishti except for the exposure to moonlight. Chandraputi Praval Bhasma is considered more palatable and light on the body then Praval Pishti