Bhasmam (Bhasma) - AVP Ayurveda
What is Bhasma or Bhasmam in Ayurveda?
As per AVP Ayurveda:
Bhasma or Bhasmam are very fine Ayurvedic medicinal powders prepared by the process of calcination of metals, minerals and natural stones or gems. They are manufactured with a series of preparation methods involving detoxification of raw materials, grinding them with herbal juices, making small pieces, drying, and heating.
Bhasma are also called ashes or calcined preparations.