Vanga Bhasma is a mineral powder in its purified form. vanga is refered to tin(sn). Also called bang bhasma.
Its usage:
It is light to digest, salt, astringent, coolant in nature, dry.
Improves taste, skin complexion and intelligence, strength and immunity.
It is used in the treatment of vomiting, anorexia, non healin wounds, helminthiasis, premature ejaculation, noctural emission, cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, emaciation, weight loss, and chronic bronchial diseases.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha.
Dosage:
125 – 250 mg once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is traditionally administered along with Guduchi kashaya (Tinospora decoction), Guduchi Satva, Honey, Ghee, Turmeric.
Bang Bhasma preparation, ingredients:
Vanga Bhasma is prepared from purified Tin. There are many different methods of preparation. Any one method can be used. Here is one such method.
Purified Tin pieces are taken in a big Iron pan, melted. It is added with Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera) and Ashwattha (Ficus religiosa) powder, and ground well.
This powder ground with Aloe vera juice / Asparagus juice extract and disc shaped cakes are prepared, dried and burnt in the absence of air in a closed container in 600 – 700 degree celsius. This process is repeated for seven times.
Reference: Rasamrita.