Aviltoladi Bhasma Ganji

Aviltoladi Bhasma Ganji or Aviltoladi Bhasmam is an ayurvedic medicine introduced in Sahasrayogam for the treatment of edema of several underlying causes. Aviltoladi Bhasma has diuretic action, so it increases urination and reduces accumulated fluids in the body.

Ingredients

The following herbs are taken in equal proportion for preparation of the Aviltoladi Bhasma.

1. Millettia Pinnata (Pongamia Pinnata) – Indian Beech – Aviltola bark or seeds
2. Achyranthes Aspera – Prickly Chaff Flower – Apamarga
3. Baliospermum Montanum – Hastidanti
4. Calotropis Procera – Aak
5. Ricinus Communis – Castor Oil Plant – Erand
6. Asteracantha Longifolia – Kokilaaksha
7. Cassia fistula – Aragvadha
8. Euphorbia Neriifolia – Indian Spurge Tree – Sehund (Snuhi)
9. Musa Paradisiaca – Banana tree – Kela (Kadali)

Medicinal Properties

Aviltoladi Bhasma has following healing properties.

1. Diuretic
2. Mild anti-inflammatory
3. Liver protective
4. Mild Anodyne
5. Digestive Stimulant
6. Carminative
7. Antacid

Therapeutic Indications

Edema or Ascites is main indication for the use of Aviltoladi Bhasmam.

Benefits & Medicinal Uses

The main benefits of Aviltoladi Bhasmam are based on its diuretic property. It induces urination, reduces fluid retention and improves digestion.

Edema or Ascites

Edema occurs due to excess fluid trapped in the body tissues. It occurs most common in the ankles, feet and legs. It may also occur in the hands or any other parts of the body. The most common causes of edema are:

1. Medication
2. Heart Diseases
3. Kidney Disease
4. Liver Disorders

The general treatment includes the use of Aviltoladi Bhasmam in all types of edema with any underlying cause. However, patient also requires medication according to the underlying diseases.

General Edema

Aviltoladi Bhasma alone can help in edema if it occurs due to sitting or standing in one position for a longer period. It can also help alone if edema occurs due to excess use of steroid drugs, estrogens, NSAIDs, etc.

Edema due to Heart Diseases

Generally, congestive heart failure is a main cause of edema in heart patients. In such case, heart’s lower chambers cannot effectively pump the blood. As a result, edema occurs in ankles, feet and legs. In mild cases, Aviltoladi Bhasma is given with thin buttermilk. In addition to this treatment, following medicines are also required.

In some cases, other remedies may also require like Abhrak Bhasma, Mukta Bhasma, Manikya Bhasma, Akik Pishti, Swarna Bhasma, etc.

Edema due to Kidney Diseases

The edema due to kidney diseases occurs in legs and around the eyes. The main cause of this type of edema is Nephrotic syndrome (due to loss of albumin in urine and decrease in albumin in the blood, which lead to fluid accumulation) and kidney failure (due to problem with excretion). In both cases, Aviltoladi Bhasma is natural substitute for water pills. However, it cannot alone treat the disease, so patient also requires other ayurvedic remedies according to his Dosha involvement.

Edema due to Liver Disorders

Liver cirrhosis or liver damage is a main cause of edema occurs in abdominal cavity. Aviltoladi Bhasma along with liver protective medicines (like Silymarin – milk thistle plant extract, Bhringraj powder, Punarnava Churna, Kutki, etc.) helps reducing fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity. Arogyavardhini vati is helpful in such case, but it may take a longer time to show results. Therefore, Arogyavardhini vati in combination with Aviltoladi Bhasmam has better results in edema due to liver diseases.

Dosage & Administration

* Twice a day with thin buttermilk or lukewarm water

Safety Profile

Aviltoladi Bhasmam is LIKELY SAFE & WELL TOLERATED when used under the supervision of an ayurvedic doctor.

Side Effects of Aviltoladi Bhasma

Aviltoladi Bhasma is Kshaar (Alkali) based medicines, which may result in excess fluid loss. However, this side effect is very rare and less reported.

As it is Kshaar, its long-term use can cause mineral loss in the bones, which may lead to low bone mineral density or weakening of the bones.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Aviltoladi Bhasma is Kshaar medicines, so it is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Its use may cause calcium-mineral loss in the pregnant women and lactating mothers. In lactating mothers, it may also reduce breast milk supply.

Contraindications

Aviltoladi Bhasma has following absolute contraindications:

1. Low bone mineral density
2. Osteoporosis
3. Pregnancy
4. Lactation