Mandur Bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine prepared from Iron Oxide.
Uses:
It is used in treatment of Anemia, Jaundice, anorexia, inflammatory conditions, injuries. It improves strength and immunity. It acts as natural aphrodisiac.
Because of its iron content, it is used as an ingredient in hair oil, such as Vishwa Keshya Taila
Chemical composition – Iron Oxide.
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 honey, Triphala kashaya, Punarnavashtak Kwath, etc
Mandur Basma preparation, ingredients:
Purified Iron Oxide pieces are made into fine powder by grinding. It is further ground with Triphala Kashaya (water decoction), made into flat, disc shaped cakes, dried, and subjecter to 800 – 900 degree Celsius for 3 – 4 hours. This process is repeated for thirty times to obtain Mandur Bhasma (Iron Oxide Calx).
Reference: Rasatarangini.