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Loh(Tikshna, Kant,Mund Loh) Bhasma(Shat)puti

TREATISE



GLOSSARY


PREPARATION

Shudh (purified) Loh (any of the three varieties) coarse-powder is processed in Triphala-Kwaath (decoction) and the mixture rolled into a cake.On drying the mixture is transferred to an earthen vessel and given a Gajput (see glossary).The process is repeated 100 times. Hence the Loh bhasma so obtained is called "100 (Shatputi) puti Loh Bhasma ".

Loh(Tikshna, Kant,Mund Loh) Bhasma(Shat)puti - Ingredient Details

NOTE

o test if Loh Bhasma is prepared correctly small amount of the end-product must be sprinkled over a cut Amalki (Phyllanthus emblica, Avala,Gooseberry) fruit. If the fruit pulp turns black then the Loh Bhasm is not correctly formed and can create health-problems. Correctly formed Loh Bhasma has no effect on Amalki pulp.