About Yashad (Jasad) Bhasma
Yashad (Jasad) Bhasma is an ayurvedic mineral-based and immuno-modulatory medicine. It is also ayurvedic zinc supplement in used in zinc deficiency, slow wound healing, stunted growth and diarrhea in children.
Yashad (Jasad) Bhasma boosts the immune system and may help treating recurrent common cold and ear infections. It also prevents respiratory infections. In ayurveda, it is used for malaria and other parasitic diseases.
Along with ayurvedic eye drops, yashada Bhasma is beneficial for macular degeneration, night blindness and cataract. It may also help in cases of asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes and AIDS. It is also used in skin diseases especially acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Yashad (Jasad) Bhasma
Yashad Bhasma is useful in the treatment of diseases related to zinc deficiency, throat, eyes, respiratory system, heart, blood and digestive system. It also works well in diabetes mellitus and men’s problems.
Yashad Bhasma is useful in all types of fever and infections due to its immuno-modulatory effects. It improves immune system and helps the body fighting off the disease.
Common cold
Yashad Bhasma contains zinc, which is already studied for its effects in preventing and reducing severity of common cold symptoms. Thus, yashad bhasma reduces common cold symptoms.
It should be taken within 24 hours onset of symptoms of common cold to reduce duration of infection or severity of symptoms. Zinc supplement also decrease common cold incidences in children.
Therefore, we can also use Yashad Bhasma as Prophylactic therapy for children suffering from recurrent common cold or seasonal flu. Mixing Jasad bhasma with Sitopaladi churna can improve the immune system against almost all types of viral infections
Sore throat & Tonsillitis
A number of bacteria and viruses can cause sore throat and inflammation of tonsils. Yashad bhasma is used when throat is red, inflamed and painful. However, it might not be effective when white crust or layer is visible instead of red and inflamed area. It is used along with sitopaladi churna, praval pisthi and tulsi.
Good ayurvedic medicine combination for Tonsillitis
- Sitopaladi churna-2 grams
- Jasad Bhasma-100 mg
- Gandhak Rasayan-500mg
Conjunctivitis
Yashad bhasma works well in inflammation of conjunctiva. It reduces infection, inflammation, redness, itchiness and watery eyes.
Dosage: 125 mg once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.It is traditionally administered along with honey, Tinospora (giloya) decoction, Trikatu Kashaya