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Yashad Bhasma or Jasad Bhasma is obtained by processing zinc with some other ingredients like Aloe vera as per mentioned in ancient ayurvedic books. All ingredients all processed at a remarkably high temperature and in the absence of air. It is believed that going through all this process removes the toxic effects of zinc and makes it safer for human body.
Let’s have a brief overview of its key ingredient which is Zinc, it is an essential micronutrient which constitutes 95 % of the body’s intracellular tissues, it works as a metal moiety for many enzymes, it is involved in DNA formation, signal transduction, transcription and replication. Zinc also plays an important role inside human body including growth, development, and apoptosis, it strengthens reproductive parts, boost immune system and metabolic system. It plays a major role in cell division, cell growth, it speeds up wound healing process, and enhance carbohydrates metabolsim and absorption. In Ayurveda, Zinc is used in the treatment of Myopia also termed as short sightedness (vision disorder), diabetes, and bone deformities and of course to cure anemia. Yashad Bhasma has excellent healing potentials such as antacid, anti- inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-pyretic, hematinic and hematogenic etc. This effective immune modulator improves digestion by acting as digestive stimulant, increases Hb count (haemoglobin level), and also prevents anemia by producing enough RBCs in the blood.
Major attraction of Yashad bhasma lies in the protection against UVA and UVB collectively we can call these as “Broad Spectrum Ultraviolet Rays”, thanks to its astringent property. It is beneficial to be used in the manufacturing of skin care products; it regulates sebum production in the skin and treats various dermatological problems including ache, dark spots, rashes, red patches, sunburn etc. This powerful Bhasma facilitate the synthesis of new skin tissues and collagen, it also prevents early sing of aging, reduces blemishes and keep your skin young and glowing.
If we compare Yashad Bhasma with other skincare chemical products, it is way safer because these chemical products lose their efficacy within an hour after application on skin, on the other hand Yashad Bhasma act as physical sunscreen, it coats the skin and blocks the harmful Ultra violet rays and work for longer duration.
Ingredients
Yashad bhasma is prepared mainly with two key ingredients Pure Zinc and Aloe vera extract. It is absorbed easily because of the reduced particle size of Zinc.
Health benefits
It offers tons of health benefits which can be listed as follows-
Treats Sore throat & Tonsillitis
Yashad bhasma treats sore throat and tonsillitis, inflammation of wind pipe, asthma, cough and various other ailments of respiratory tract. It provides protection from a number of bacterial, fungal and viral infections.
Treats vision disorders
Yashad bhasma supports optic cells, reduces inflammation in the eyes, treats conjunctivitis, improves myopia and prevents several symptoms of eye infection including redness, itchiness, swelling and watery eyes.
Treats gastrointestinal illnesses
Having higher concentration of zinc compounds, Yashad Bhasma treats gastric and intestinal ulcers, ulcerative colitis, strengthens stomach smooth muscles, reduces inflammation and improves crohn’s diseases.
Treats Diabetes
This proprietary Zinc based formulation treats diabetes mellitus as it shows anti diabetic properties, it provides strength to pancreatic beta cells and stimulate insulin production, it improves glycemic control, stimulate glucogenesis (conversion of glucose into glycogen) which in turn control the onset of Diabetes.
Treats bone deformities
Yashad Bhasma is the best alternative to improve bone health, being a zinc supplement, it facilitates bone formation, increases bone density, and treats osteoporosis which reduces the risk of fracture or bone weakness.
Treats male disorders
Yashad Bhasma improves male infertility, increases spermiogenesis, treats oligospermia (low sperm count) and prevents premature ejaculation. It provides strength to penile tissues, improves performance and reduces the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Improves skin and hair health
Yahsad Bhasma treats Acne, Psoriasis, eczema, and melasma. It improves the condition of hyperpigmentation and melasma by decreasing melanin synthesis. It is also good for hair growth, nourishes scalp, imparts shine to the hair, and improves keratin to strengthen the hair.
Treats Common cold and fever
Yashad Bhasma prevents and reduces the symptoms of common cold, fever and flu, it treats different type of fevers including low grade fever, acute and chronic fever etc. It also improves physical weakness after long standing disease condition.
Other benefits
besides aforementioned health benefits, Yashad Bhasma works well with other condition such as:
- Cures Anemia
- used in Vata and pitta doshas
- It prevents greying, split ends and easy plucking of hair
- It is Useful in urinary problems, debility and respiratory tract diseases
- It Improves glucose metabolism
- It Improves zinc deficiency etc.
- It strengthen nerve cells, enhance memory and reduces mild forgetfulness
Dosage
The general dosage of this potent Ash is 40 mg per day; you can split this amount in two doses and consume it 20 gm twice a day, for children 10-20 mg is sufficient. As mentioned above, it is beneficial for diabetes treatment and supports pancreatic cells to produce enough insulin hereby diabetic patients are advised to take 10-20 mg a day. Yashad Bhasma can be taken orally or it can be used topically mixed with aloe vera to apply on affected skin. The dosage for oral intake is 25 mg two times a day, if you are using topically 1 gram is recommended on per 100 gram of aloe vera gel. This is to be noted that the doctor might increase the dose according to the severity but it should not exceed more than 500mg per day in any case.
Side effects
However, Yashad bhasma is natural and safe ingredient, but it should not be used as a regular medicine for extended period of time. As we know it is enriched with zinc, if used in abnormally high amount, zinc present in this bhasma can reduces copper level in the body by affecting its absorption which in turn cause copper deficiency anaemia, a condition in which body cannot carry enough oxygen to its tissues leading to reduced energy level, fatigue and weakness. It can damage renal tissues, smooth muscles of the stomach, can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and metallic taste etc.
Safety profile
Although individual of any age group can use it, but people with hypersensitivity, diabetes, anaemia are advised to ask their qualified health care professionals once whether it is safe to use for them or not as per their body’s condition. Following doctor’s advice and instructions, pregnant and lactating woman can also use it but not more than 40 mg a day.
