Rajat Bhasma (Chandi Bhasma) – Raupya Bhasma

Rajat Bhasma (also called Chandi Bhasma, Raupya Bhasma and Calcined Silver Ash), is calcified ayurvedic drug used in eye diseases, debility, anal fissure, cough with yellow sputum, frequent urination, jaundice, anemia, enlargement of spleen, liver hypertrophy, fatty liver, oligospermia, physical weakness, epilepsy, hysteria and neurological diseases.
Rajat bhasma is reduced silver nanoparticles used in ayurvedic medicine for various purposes. It is prepared with the technique of extensive oxidation under intense heat. Calcined Silver ash or residue bhasma remains when silver is burned with some herbs especially with limejuice. This Chandi Bhasma is generated under high temperature from pure silver particles. With the process of heating under intense temperature, silver particles are converted into nanoparticles and calcined ash becomes light in weight and floats over the water.
Synonyms
- Chandi Bhasma
- Raupya bhasma (also spelled as Roupaya Bhasma and Raupaya Bhasma)
- Rajata Bhasma (also spelled as Rajatha bhasmam)
- Silver Bhasma
- Reduced silver nanoparticles
- Calcined Silver Ash
- Calcined Silver
Ingredients (Composition)
Rajat Bhasma (Raupya Bhasma) contains calcined silver (ARGENTUM) particles. In ayurveda, it is called Raupya, Rajata, Rajhatha, or Tara Patra. The fine powder of silver is processed with Lime Juice (Citrus Aurantifolia), then dried and heated under high temperature.
Medicinal Properties of Rajat bhasma
Rajat (Chandi) Bhasma has following medicinal properties:
- Rasayana – Rejuvenating, especially for brain and nerves
- Nootropic (cognitive enhancer)
- Nervine Tonic
- Neuroprotective
- Anticonvulsant
- Antidepressant
- Anti-anxiety
- Anti-stress
- Cardiac tonic
- Cardioprotective
- Antiarrhythmic
- Anti-atherosclerosis
- Hematogenic (helps in formation of red blood cells) – when used along with Abhrak Bhasma and Loha Bhasma
- Antitussive
- Anti-inflammatory
- Immunomodulatory
- Anti-bacterial
- Antimicrobial
- Anti-viral
- Antacid
- Hepatoprotective
- Aphrodisiac
- Spermatogenic
- Nephroprotective
- Demulcent
- Anti-gangrene
Ayurvedic Properties of Rajat bhasma
Taste (Rasa) | Astringent, Sour, Sweet in taste |
Main quality (Guna) | Smooth, provides strength, Lekhana, sarak, |
Potency (Virya) | Cool in potency |
Resultant of metabolism (Vipaka) | Sweet in resultant of metabolism |
Dominant impact (Pravav) | Strengthening action |
Impact on mind | Calm the mind |
Rajat bhasma’s Impact on bodily humors (Dosha Karma): As per ayurveda, it pacifies the vata humor and pitta humor.
Indications of Rajat Bhasma
Ayurvedic doctors use Rajat Bhasma (Raupaya Bhasma) in following diseases and disorders:
Neurological Diseases
- Acute headache
- Migraine
- Disturbed motor or sensory functions of the brain
- Memory loss
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Vertigo
- Neurological diseases such as seizures
- Wallenberg’s Syndrome
- Atrophy of brain
- Nystagmus (Involuntary movements of the eyeballs)
Psychological Diseases
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Irritability
- Phobias
- Schizophrenia
- Loss of appetite due to anxiety and stress
- Sadness or mental/emotional pain
- Stress
- Manic depressive illness (bipolar disorder/manic-depressive psychosis)
- Hysteria
- Violent mental agitation
- Violent Emotional outbreaks
- ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Abdominal Diseases
- Loss of appetite due to neurological causes
- Hepatomegaly (Liver enlargement)
- Fatty liver
- Splenomegaly (spleen enlargement)
- Anorexia nervosa
- Heartburn
- Acidity
- Peptic & duodenal ulcers
Kidney & Bladder Disorders
- Improves kidney functions
- Prevents from kidney ailments
- Urinary tract infection
- Works as antibiotic in UTIs
- Syphilis (venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete)
- Albuminuria (presence of proteins in urine)
Respiratory Diseases
- Dry cough
- Cough with yellowish or greenish sputum
Heart &Â blood vessel diseases
- Atherosclerosis
- High Cholesterol levels
Men’s Diseases
- Male infertility due to pus in seminal fluid (taken with triphala and Dasamoolarishtam)
- Impotency
- Oligospermia
Skin Diseases
- Skin Infections
- Gangrene
Women’s diseases
- Post partum depression
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Menopause symptoms
- Pain during love act
Uses of Rajat Bhasma and adjuvants
Diabetes Mellitus
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Ginger juice/liquid extract | 1 to 5 ml |
Frequent urination
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Ginger juice/liquid extract | 1 to 5 ml |
Honey | 3 grams |
Burning sensation in urine (Yellowish urine)
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Cinnamomum | 1 gram |
Cardamom (Elaichi) | 1 gram |
Tejpatra | 500 mg |
Fever in tuberculosis (T.B.)
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Honey | 3 grams |
Trikatu powder | 500 mg |
Cataract
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Loha Bhasma or Kantloha Bhasma | 125 mg |
Honey | 5 grams |
Long pepper | 250 mg |
Acidity, heartburn, ulcer
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Indian Gooseberry (Amla Powder) | 3 grams |
Liquorice powder | 2 grams |
Neurological diseases (including headache, burning sensation, brain diseases)
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Cardamom | 1 gram |
Mishri (Raw sugar) | 2 grams |
Clarified butter (ghee) | 2 ml |
Psychological diseases
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Abhrak Bhasma | 125 mg |
Cardamom | 1 gram |
Bamboo manna (Vanshlochan) | 1 gram |
Giloy Satva | 1 gram |
Honey | 3 grams |
Urinary & kidney diseases
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Psyllium Husk (Isabgol) | 5 grams |
Cow’s milk | 250 ml |
Shilajit (Asphaltum) | 500 mg |
Benefits of Rajat Bhasma (Chandi Bhasma)
Generally, Rajat bhasma or reduced silver nano-particles are used since medieval times in ayurvedic medicines for treating bacterial and viral infections, eyes diseases, anal diseases especially anal fissure, neurological diseases such as Wallenberg’s Syndrome, atrophy of brain, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, hysteria, epilepsy, schizophrenia, insomnia, depression.
Chandi Bhasma is also beneficial in impotency, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, problems have symptom of frequent urination, muscular pains, fibromyalgia, atherosclerosis and occlusion of blood vessels.
Furthermore, it also increases glow of skin and face, gives strength to the nerves and muscles and protects blood vessels from deposition of cholesterol plaque.
Paralysis
Rajat bhasma is beneficial in chronic stage of paralysis. It works by strengthening the nerves and by improving the blood circulation in the body.
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis occurs due to inflammation of the blood vessels inner walls. Due to this inflammation, cholesterol, fats, or plaques deposit inside the arterial walls and cause narrowing of the arterial lumen. The role of inflammation in causing atherosclerosis is recently discovered, so cholesterol does not cause the disease itself, but underlying inflammation is responsible factor that cause accumulation of floating cholesterol in the arterial walls.
Rajat bhasma acts as anti-inflammatory, so it reduces arterial inflammation, which is the root cause of the atherosclerosis. Rajat bhasma is a potent ayurvedic drug that can be used safely in atherosclerosis.
Remedies for Atherosclerosis | Quantity (for Single Dose) |
Rajat Bhasma | 125 mg |
Abhrak Bhasma | 50 mg |
Guggul | 250 mg |
Pushkarmool | 125 mg |
Arjuna | 500 mg |
Shilajit | 500 mg |
Liver disorders
Rajat bhasma improves liver functions by boosting a proper metabolism and helps in reducing toxins accumulation in the liver. However, tamra bhasma is the main drug for the liver disorder in ayurveda, but it stimulates the liver functions and increases the bile secretion. Raupaya bhasma does not work by this way, but it just helps to restore the natural functions of the liver.
Angina pectoris &Â heart diseases
Rajat bhasma improves the blood supply to the heart and helps to provide sufficient oxygen to the heart. Thus, it helps in chest pain due to angina pectoris and other heart diseases especially coronary heart disease.
Mental Fatigue
Excessive use of the brain, working on computer (computer strain), insomnia, excessive talks, anxiety, worrying, fear etc cause Vata aggravations in the body, which ultimately cause loss of mental power and strength. People suffering from mental strength loss experience vertigo, mental tiredness, strain, mental stress, migraine, hopelessness, headache, and memory loss. Rajat bhasma works in all these conditions due to its strengthening action.
If mental symptoms occur due to the pitta humor, mukta pisti should be added in raupaya bhasma. If symptoms occur due to high blood pressure, shilajit should be used along with rajata bhasma (Chandi Bhasma).
Silver Bhasma | 125 mg |
Mukta Pishti | 125 mg |
Almonds | 1/2 tsp. Crushed |
White pepper | 125 mg |
Hysteria, Epilepsy &Â Schizophrenia
Rajata bhasma corrects the functions of nerves, neurotransmitters and brain. It also brings harmony in bioelectrical impulses generated from the brain. Therefore, it works well in hysteria, epilepsy and schizophrenia.
Vision Impairment
Sometimes, vision loss occurs due to optic nerve injury, excessive heat, sun heat, excessive computer use, excessive watching television, excessive anger and excessive eye exercises. In this type of vision loss, rajat bhasma is a drug of choice.
Chandi Bhasma also works in acute and chronic conjunctivitis. The following mixture is helpful for the treatment of conjunctivitis.
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Swarn mashik bhasma | 250 mg |
Gandhak Rasayana | 1000 mg |
Praval pishti | 500 mg |
Loss of strength
Ayurveda has many types of medicines that work in loss of physical strength. Sometimes, weakness occurs due to excessive indulgence in physical work. This type of weakness is characterized by symptoms such as burning sensation in urinary tract, agitation, irritability, pain, stiffness of waist etc. In this condition, rajat bhasma is a potent medicine. If patient experience heaviness in the body, loss of entire strength, and incapable in lovemaking, he should given Bang bhasma.
Tuberculosis (T.B.)
However, swarna bhasma is the drug of choice for tuberculosis in ayurveda, but rajat bhasma is given when burning sensation occurs in tuberculosis and patient complains about excessive sweating. In this condition, the following mixture is helpful:
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Swarn bhasma | 25 mg |
Honey | 3 grams |
Anal Fissure
Anal fissure is a fine crack in the outer part of the excretory opening characterized by severe pain, burning sensation, itching and sometimes, bleeding. The following formulation helps in anal fissure.
Rajat Bhasma (Chandi Bhasma) | 125 mg |
Gandhak Rasayan | 500 mg |
Parwal Pisti | 500 mg |
Swet anjana | 1 gram |
This formulation cures the problem of anal fissure permanently. Pilex ointment is also beneficial along with this formula. In addition, Jatyadi Oil should also be used for local application.
Also Read:Â Fissure Treatment in Ayurveda
Hemorrhoids
There are many remedies in ayurveda for hemorrhoid and rajata bhasma is expensive one, but it is very useful if pain persists and patient does not get relief from other medicine in hemorrhoids.
Gastritis, GERD & Hiatus Hernia
In ayurveda, gastritis or GERD are taken under category of AMALPITTA. When a patient experience burning sensation in chest or abdomen, irritation caused by vagus nerve malfunctions, frequent acid attacks, loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain or symptoms appear due to hiatus hernia, Chandi Bhasma is highly beneficial.
Cough
Chronic Dry Cough
When cough occurs due to throat irritation, commences after itching in the throat, dryness of throat, inflammation of throat or airways, Chandi Bhasma works as panacea in this condition. The rajat bhasma formulation for dry cough is as under:
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Liquorice powder | 2 grams |
Clarified butter (ghee) | 1 – 3 ml |
Cough with yellowish or greenish sputum
If yellowish or greenish sputum comes out along with cough, it indicates chest infection. Rajat bhasma works as antibiotic and gives relief from this type of cough.
Formula:
Rajata Bhasma | 125 mg |
Parwal pisti | 200 mg |
Tankan bhasma | 125 mg |
Shring Bhasma | 50 mg |
Sameerpang Ras | 25 mg |
Anemia
Anemia has many causes and one of them is mental stress, anxiety, constant worrying and anorexia nervosa. Raupya bhasma is helpful in this case.
Formula for anemia:
Rajat Bhasma | 125 mg |
Loha Bhasma | 50 mg |
Swarnmashik bhasma | 250 mg |
Indian Gooseberry (amla powder) | 2 grams |
Punarnava | 1 gram |
Gangrene
Rajat Bhasma (Chandi Bhasma) is an excellent remedy for the gangrene. It prevents decaying of the skin tissue and helps in healing the gangrenous tissue.
Some patients experience intense pain and burning sensation on the skin affected with gangrene formation. Raupya bhasm helps to reduce these symptoms. Due to anti-microbial effects of Chandi Bhasma, it can helps in the treatment of gangrene.
Formulation for gangrene
Rajat Bhasma | 125 mg |
Cardamom | 1 gram |
Bamboo manna | 1 gram |
Indian gooseberry | 1 gram |
Giloy Satva | 1 gram |
Chopchinyadi churna | 2 grams |
The above mixture should be given three a day for the best results.
Rajat Bhasma Dosage & Administration
Children (Under 5) | 1 mg per Kg Body weight, but should not exceed 30 mg in a single dose and 60 mg per day |
Children (Above 5) | 30 to 65 mg |
Adults | 65 to 125 mg |
Maximum Possible Dosage | 250 mg per day (in divided doses) |
How to Take Rajat Bhasma
Doses (how many times should I take?) | Twice daily |
Right Time (When should I take?) | Before a meal |
Adjuvants
Adjuvants are specific for Rajat Bhasma according to health conditions. A brief information is as below:
Vata Disorders | Abhrak Bhasma, Vanshlochan, Green cardamom seeds (Elaichi Beej), Giloy Satva, Honey |
Pitta Disorders | Amla Murabba or Gulkand |
Vata-Pitta Disorders | Triphala Powder |
Mental Disorders, Headache, Fever, Burning sensation | Green cardamom seeds (Elachi Beej) + Cow’s Ghee + Misri |
Fever in Tuberculosis | Trikatu Churna + Honey |
Urinary Disorders and Diabetes | Abhrak Bhasma + Ginger Juice |
Glaucoma | Â Loha Bhasma + Pippali Churna (Long Pepper Powder) + Honey |
Eye Disorders | Triphala Ghrita |
Non-productive and persistent Cough | Butter |
Anemia | Trikatu Churna |
Liver and Spleen Enlargement | Mandur Bhasma |
Piles | Psyllium Husk |
Nervine Weakness and Mental Fatigue | Ashwagandha |
Syphilis | Shilajit |
Side Effects
There are no side effects observed since medieval times. It is well tolerable almost in all cases and patients.
Note:Â There is a rare disease named as argyria, which is caused by over dose of poor quality of colloidal silver. This is only side effect but it is with poor quality of colloidal silver. Reduced silver nano-particles or rajata bhasma are entirely different from colloidal silver. This side effect is not observed with the use of reduced silver nano-particles or rajata bhasma. However, dose that exceeds from 375 mg is not recommended in any case or any condition. Reduced silver or rajata bhasma works better at low doses.
References
- Ras Tantra Saar
- Ayurved Saar Sangreh
- Research conducted at Department of Biology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA has concluded that reduced silver nano-particles possess potent anti-microbial properties. Participated scientists are Kemp MM, Kumar A, Clement D, Ajayan P, Mousa S, Linhardt RJ.
my grandfather suffers from the problem of falling of upper eyelid. Please tell us if rajat bhasma will be beneficial in this condition.
Falling or drooping of eyelids is called ptosis in medical terms. It may have many causes, but the common cause of this problem is muscle weakness or paralysis. Rajat bhasma is highly beneficial in this disease. According to ayruevda, ptosis is Vata disorder, so the POSSIBLE AYURVEDIC TREATMENT is using vata pacifying herbs and ayurvedic medicines including ashwagandha, rajat bhasma and brihat vata chintamani ras.
Hello Sir,
I have a problem of hand tremor. I am 30 year old in age and teacher by profession. I am also diagnosed with the problem of writer’s cramp. Due to this, I feel some difficulty while teaching students on blackboard. I was diagnosed with these diseases in 2011 and could not get a treatment for this problem. Some of doctors prescribed me multivitamins and neurogen tablets, but I have not got any results.
I have read this article about rajat bhasma and felt that it may help me with both of my problems. Should I take this medicine or what can you suggest me for both of my problems.
Yes, rajat bhasma is a drug for writer’s cramp and hand tremors. Hand tremors are uncommon in adult population, but unfortunately, you suffer from this. It may be due to vitamin B 12 deficiency in this age group, so please check it with your doctor.
I can suggest following ayurvedic treatment for writer’s cramp and hand tremors.
1. Rajat bhasma = 125 mg
2. Abhrak bhasma = 125 mg
3. Aswagandha = 2 grams
4. Ginkgo biolio extract capsule (500 mg) = 1 BD
5. Bacopa monniera extract capsule (250 mg to 500 mg) = 1 twice a day
Treatment should be started after consulting ayurvedic physician.
Hello Dr. Good afternoon. I have suffered with (spondylosis) neck problem, knee problem and joints pain problem.
Dr. Suggest me the treatment.
Thanks and Regards
You have multiple problems, you may need our treatment package for joint pains and spondylosis. The possible treatment may include the use of Boswellia powder and rajat bhasma.
Dr. I am 24 year old & I have keratoconus in both eye. That’s why my vision is very poor from 6 year age. Please tell that any ayurveda treatment help me.
Yes, ayurvedic treatment can help and improve your vision, but it may not 100% cure for keratoconus. It can also prevent further degenerative changes in the cornea. You need following treatment on regular basis. I am suggesting some treatment that you can take on long term basis without any side effects.
1. Isotine Eye Drop = 2 drops three times a day
Read more about isotine here: https://www.ayurtimes.com/isotine-eye-drop/
2. Tab. Saptamrit Loha = 1 BD with water
3. Trifalla Tablets Dabur or Zandu = 3 BD or trifalla churna = 1/2 tsp BD with water
I also have a special formula for eyes that can help in addition to these medicines, if you need, I can send you.
It’s very good article. You have discussed in detail. Can it be used for six to twelve months for atherosclerosis? What are the adjuvants for diabetic heart patients?
There is no time specified for Rajat Bhasma use, but it can be used for 3 months regularly and then it can be stopped for 2 weeks for precautionary purposes. A well-prepared Rajat Bhasma is less likely to harm when used for long-term or for six months.
For diabetic heart patients, mixture of Rajat Bhasma (125 mg), Guggul (250 mg), Pushkarmool (125 mg) and Arjuna (500 mg) should be taken with warm water.
Please advise me – How many days Rajat Bhasma will take to treat mental stress?
The results of Rajat Bhasma can vary individually, so it is very difficult to define any time period for its effects in the treatment of stress disorders. However, the most of individuals feel better within the first week of its use.
How to test the purity of Rajat bhama
Testing purity of Rajat Bhasma for its silver content is not possible at home. It is only possible in the laboratory. However, you can check Rajat Bhasma quality by Bhasma Pariksha. Please read more about Bhasma Pariksha on other websites.
Doctor My 13 year old daughter is diagonized with a rare eye disorder called cone dystrophy which is loss of vision in the central portion of eye due to degeneration of cells in her retina. Whether rajath bhasma help cure this disorder. Kindly respond and thanks in advance .
I have no sure answer for your question due to lack of experience in cone dystrophy. However, according to ayurvedic principles, Rajat Bhasma should work and can be used along with Abhrak Bhasma and Triphala Ghrita. Additionally, Nasya (nasal administration) with Anu Tail should also be helpful.
Doctor my wife suffers from mental stress. This is hereditary in her family. Her mother & grandmother also used to suffer mental stress. She shows signs of deep anxiety, fearfulness, lack of confidence, lack of happiness. She experiences splinter lie pain in her muscles, flatulence & very emotional. She was under homeopathy treatment for two years, her condition was normal. After she left the treatment the symptoms have reappeared, moreover, the homeopath doesn’t prescribe the medicine but insists on buying the dosage from him. Hence I want to try Rajat bhasma as I feel it will cure her. Please let me know the correct dosage & right combination. My son who is 17 years & a sportsman gets very nervous before his matches & many times loses confidence in the middle of a game & loses the match from a winning condition. Should I give him Rajat Bhasma?
Rajat Bhasma along with Mukta Pishti should be beneficial to improve confidence level and mental strength.
Doctor ur article is very much effective. Sir i m a patient of unmad & OCD from last 10 years & from last 5 years i am taking ayurvedic prescription. my condition improved little bit but not fully free from this chronic disease. sir please tell me effective medicine for it which can cure me within 6 months.