Bhasma & Pishti

Gomed Stone (Hessonite) and Gomed Mani Bhasma & Pishti

Gomed Stone (Hessonite): Gomed Stone (also called Hessonite and Cinnamon Stone) is gemstone used in Vedic Astrology as well as in Ayurveda. In Vedic Astrology, it has importance because it represents RAHU Planet and it balances RAHU energy and its effects.

People born in month of January or with Aquarius Zodiac sign can use Gomed Stone for having success, wealth, fame, good health and spiritual benefits.

Gomed Stone Has Five Main Benefits

Gomed (Hessonite)
Gomed (Hessonite)
  1. Meditation: Increase meditative state of mind
  2. Wealth: Increases Financial Prosperity
  3. Righteous living: Make man and women righteous and preserve their morality
  4. Pleasures of the body: Balances worldly pleasures
  5. Nirvana: Salvation

General Information of Gomed Stone

Chemical NameCalcium Aluminum Silicate
Chemical FormulaCa3 Al 2 (SiO4)3
English NameHessonite Garnet & Cinnamon Stone
PlanetRAHU
Cosmic ColorUltra-Violet
ChakraSAHASHARA CHAKRA
Production SourceBrazil, Sir Lanka & India

Benefits & Effects on Wearing

Hessonite
Hessonite

Benefits of Gomed

  1. Balances mind and prevents mental disorders.
  2. Brings spiritual equilibrium and helps in spiritual growth.
  3. Nullifies effects of RAHU misalignment and prevents mental disturbances and inequalities.
  4. Brings positive thinking and positive energy in life.
  5. Protects from negative energies and vibrations.
  6. Improves attention span and boosts concentration.
  7. Gomed Stone calms the mind.
  8. Helps in professional growth.
  9. Good for people with Aquarius Zodiac sign.
  10. Gomed is also beneficial for people using their mind in research, thinking, making creative things.

Gomed helps in the following health conditions:

  • Marital disharmony.
  • Mental Disturbance.
  • Insecure personality.
  • Heart Problems.
  • Depression, Anxiety, worrying and other stress disorders.
  • Hair Fall
  • Epilepsy
  • Recurrent Infections of Eyes
  • Headache
  • Heart Palpitation
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Cancer
  • Fatigue
  • Physical and mental weakness

Introduction to Gomed Mani Bhasma & Pishti

Gomed Mani Bhasma and Gomed Mani Pishti are prepared from Gomed stone. Both have same benefits and medicinal uses, but Gomed Mani Pishti has more cooling properties as compared to Gomed Mani Bhasma. Gomed Mani Bhasma is processed under heat and calcined to make bhasma, which also increases its absorption. In KAPHA-PITTA cases, Gomed Mani Bhasma is more helpful, but in NIRAM PITTA cases, Gomed Mani Pishti is more beneficial. Both can be used in place of each other if one is unavailable.

In ayurvedic medicine, Gomed Stone Pishti & Bhasma is used for neurological disorders and heart diseases. In neurological disorders, it is helpful in cases of epilepsy, paralysis, schizophrenia and insomnia. In heart diseases, it is beneficial in heart palpitation and heart arrhythmias (heart rhythm problems) especially tachycardia. Gomed Stone also gives relief from chest pain and lightheadedness.

Basic Information

Medicine CategoryBhasma & Pishti
Dosha EffectPacifies PITTA & KAPHA
Potential ActionAdaptogen
Main IndicationsNeurological Disorders & Tachycardia
Special Organ EffectBrain, Nerves & Heart
Safety ProfilePossibly Safe
Dosage30 mg to 125 mg
Best AdjuvantMilk Cream (MALAI) or Honey, Ghee (clarified butter), Butter
Shelf LifeOld is good

Ingredients (Composition)

Gomed Stone Pishti & Bhasma is prepared from Gomed Gemstone. It is ground and processed in rose water or Chandanadi Ark.

Chemical Composition of Gomed

Gomed Stone is made of calcium aluminum silicate. Brief information about it is in following table:

Chemical NameCalcium Aluminum Silicate
Chemical FormulaCa3 Al 2 (SiO4)3
Specific Gravity3.65
Refractive Index1.742 to 1.748

Medicinal Properties

Gomed Stone Bhasma and Pishti have following medicinal properties:

  1. Strong Demulcent
  2. Antidepressant
  3. Brain Tonic – Nourish Brain
  4. Heart Tonic – Nourish Heart
  5. Adaptogenic
  6. Improves intelligence
  7. Digestive Stimulant
  8. Potency – VIRYA: SHEETA (Cold)

Therapeutic Indications

Gomed Stone Pishti & Bhasma is beneficial in following health conditions:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Depression
  3. Epilepsy
  4. Headache
  5. Schizophrenia
  6. Insomnia
  7. Memory Loss
  8. Mental Weakness
  9. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  10. Heart Palpitation
  11. High Blood Pressure
  12. Tachycardia
  13. Fatigue
  14. Facial Paralysis
  15. Paralysis
  16. Hair fall
  17. Cancer
  18. Recurrent Infections of Eyes
  19. Hemorrhoids

Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Gomed Pishti & Bhasma

The main effect of Gomed Pishti & Bhasma is observable on brain, mind, heart, blood vessels and skin.

Stress Disorders, Depression & Anxiety

Gomed Pishti & Bhasma is beneficial in all types of stress disorders, mental problems including depression, anxiety and anger. It pacifies PITTA aggravation and reduces following symptoms:

  1. Frustration
  2. Anger
  3. Thoughts of harming oneself
  4. Suicidal thoughts
  5. Sleep disturbances
  6. Excessive thinking
  7. Agitation
  8. Restlessness
  9. Palpitation
  10. Aggressive behavior
  11. Sweating

However, the best use of Gomed Pishti & Bhasma is along with Mukta Pishti in following combination:

Remedies for DepressionQuantity
Gomed Pishti or Bhasma125 mg *
Mukta Pishti or Bhasma125 mg *
Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza Glabra500 mg *
Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus Pluricaulis)500 mg *
Nardostachys Jatamansi500 mg *
Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica)500 mg *

* Twice a day with Cow’s Milk or water

Epilepsy

Gomed Stone Pishti or Bhasma is beneficial for people with epileptic disorders. It prevents seizures and reduces frequency of epilepsy attacks. It is used along with Abhrak bhasma in epilepsy as follows:

Remedies for EpilepsyQuantity
Gomed Pishti or Bhasma125 mg *
Abhrak bhasma125 mg *
Nardostachys Jatamansi1000 mg *

* Twice a day with water

Tachycardia

Gomed Pishti or Bhasma is helpful in tachycardia. It provides strength to the heart muscles. It is likely to work by normalizing the electrical impulses that control the heart rate. However, Gomed Pishti or Bhasma can work alone efficiently, but for enhancing its action, following combination with Mukta pishti is more beneficial.

Remedies for TachycardiaQuantity
Gomed Pishti or Bhasma125 mg *
Mukta Pishti or Bhasma125 mg *
Abhrak bhasma125 mg *
Terminalia Arjuna Bark Powder500 mg *
Nardostachys Jatamansi1000 mg *

* Twice a day with water

Also Read: Ayurvedic Medicine for High Blood Pressure

Gomed Pishti Dosage

Dosage Table for Gomed Stone Pishti or Bhasma

Infants5 to 10 mg *
Children30 to 60 mg *
Adults60 to 250 mg *
PregnancyBest to Avoid
Geriatric (Old age)60 to 125 mg *
Maximum Possible Dosage (per day or in 24 hours)750 mg (in divided doses)

How to Take Gomed Pishti

Anupan (Adjuvant) Milk or fresh milk cream, honey, Ghee (clarified butter), Butter
Dosage Frequency  Twice a day
Medication Time Empty stomach or 2 hours after a meal

Safety Profile

Gomed Stone Pishti or Bhasma is Possibly Safe when used under supervision.

Side Effects

There are no side effects observed with the use of Gomed Stone Pishti and Bhasma when used for 3 months continuously in dosage less than 250 mg twice daily.

Contraindications

There are no absolute contraindications of Gomed Stone Pishti or Bhasma.

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Dr. Jagdev Singh

Dr. Jagdev Singh is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbalist with B.A.M.S. and M. Sc. in Medicinal Plants. He has a wealth of experience in using Ayurveda to treat patients, including the use of herbal medicine and personalized Ayurvedic diets. His passion for spreading accurate and scientific information about Ayurveda and Medicinal Plants led him to create Ayur Times, a trusted resource for those seeking reliable information on the topic. Through his dedicated work, Dr. Singh has helped thousands of patients find relief and improve their health with Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine.

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2 Comments

  1. Rich informative artical
    Need to ask about quantity of intake per of depression remidie

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