Pravala Bhasma purified coral powder contained in capsules.
Its usage:
It is used in treatment of eye disorders, pthisis, chronic respiratory diseases, cough, cold, bleeding disorders such as nasal bleeding, bleeding hemorrhoids etc, excessive sweating, night sweating, toxic conditions etc.
It improves digestive power, vision power, immunity and skin complexion.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Has special effect to balance Pitta.
Dosage:
250 mg once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is traditionally administered along with butter, milk or honey.
Pravala Bhasma preparation, ingredients:
Purified coral pieces are made into fine powder by grinding. It is further ground with aloe vera juice extract / Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus root) juice extract or Jayanti juice extract or cow milk, made into flat, disc shaped cakes, dried, and subjecter to 800 – 900 degree Celsius for 3 – 4 hours. This process is repeated for three times. Finally white coloured Bhasma (Coral calx) is obtained.
Reference: Rasatarangini.