Heerak Bhasma (Hirak Bhasma)

Heerak Bhasma (also spelled as Hirak Bhasma and also called Vajra Bhasma, Hira Bhasma and Diamond Bhasma) is an ayurvedic medicine mainly used in the treatment of internal abscess, tumor, cancer, angina pectoris and tuberculosis. It acts as immunomodulatory agent and strengthens mind and body. It also has cardioprotective and antianginal properties, so it is also indicated for the management of angina pectoris and heart diseases.

Hirak Bhasma plays a preventive as well as therapeutic role in management of all types of Vatavyadhi (Vata disorders), diseases with aggravated Pitta Dosha and increased Kapha Dosha.

In addition, Hirak Bhasma is also beneficial for treating impotency, obesity, fistula, vertigo, urinary problems, anemia, and several abdominal disorders.

Ingredients (Composition)

Heerak Bhasma contains calcined nano particles of diamond.

Pharmacological Actions

According to ayurveda, Heerak Bhasma provides strength to the mind and body and increases immunity.

Dosha Karma

Hirak Bhasma has all six tastes, pacifies all three Dosha (Tridosha) and increases the potency of other medicines. Clinically, its main action appears on dominance of Pitta Dosha in the body. The second action is observable on an increase of Kapha Dosha in the body. It reduces fat, prevents fat accumulation, breaks cellulite and improves overall metabolism in the body.

Medicinal Properties

Hirak Bhasma is mainly known for immunomodulatory, anticancer, anti-metastatic, antitubercular, cardioprotective, antianginal, and anti-inflammatory actions.

• Anticancer
• Anti-mutagenic
• anti-metastatic
• antitubercular
• cardioprotective
• Antianginal
• Immunomodulatory
• Rejuvenative
• Adaptogenic
• Antioxidant
• Anti-stress
• Aphrodisiac
• Analgesic or Anodyne
• Antibacterial
• Antimicrobial
• Antiviral
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Anti-Obesity
• Antitussive
• Antiulcerogenic
• Demulcent
• Hematogenic (helps in formation of red blood cells)
• Heart Tonic

A few medicinal properties are listed above, but Heerak Bhasma provides benefits to all parts of the body. Its action appears on the brain, mind, nerves, spinal cord, lungs, abdominal organs, bones, joints, skin, etc. Mainly, it provides strength to every organ and restores natural functions of every organ.

Therapeutic Indications

The main indication of Heerak Bhasma is to increase immunity, improve the action of other medicines, eliminates the obstructions occurred due to toxin’s accumulations in the body. It is used in combination with Swarna Bhasma and other ayurvedic medicines in various diseases. The individual indications of Heerak Bhasma include:

1. Internal abscess
2. Tumor
3. Cancer
4. Metastasis
5. Tuberculosis
6. Heart Block
7. Angina pectoris
8. Coronary Artery Disease
9. Atherosclerosis
10. Mental Debility
11. Physical Debility
12. Impotency & Infertility
13. Tuberculosis

In addition to these diseases, Hirak Bhasma is also beneficial for in following health conditions:

• Obesity
• Vertigo
• Fistula
• Frequent Urination
• Diabetes
• Anemia
• Abdominal Diseases
• Neurological Diseases
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Bone Marrow Depression

Benefits & Medicinal Uses

Heerak Bhasma increases vitality, stamina, and immunity. Heerak Bhasma is beneficial in all chronic and obstinate diseases. It balances all three Dosha and corrects metabolism. It improves immunity, longevity, body strength and general well-being.

Adding Heerak Bhasma in the treatment of chronic diseases speeds up the recovery process and improves the action of the other medicines given for the treatment. Therefore, it can be given to all patients with acute as well as chronic diseases to improve the action of the main medicines and speed up the recovery process.

Effects on Mind

Heerak Bhasma effects appear after its continuous use for 4 to 8 weeks on the mind. It improves alertness, memory, attention span and intelligence. Many traditional ayurvedic doctors use it in following combination for improving mental capabilities of the children.

• This combination should be taken on empty stomach in the morning once daily.
• This combination is also a treatment choice for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The results of this combination appear after a regular use for 2 to 3 months.

Angina Pectoris

In ayurveda, Heera Bhasma is a drug of choice for Angina Pectoris. It works even in the acute phase of Angina Pectoris. Hirak Bhasma improves blood flow the heart muscles and reduces the sensation of squeezing, heaviness, pressure, and tightness in the chest. It also alleviates chest pain. In angina pain, the following combination is beneficial.

1. * Twice or thrice a day
2. In acute cases, the first dosage should be given as described, but after a few minutes (10 to 15 minutes), a small dosage of above combination should be given continuously until the pain
3. Also, rule out if burning sensation in the chest. If heartburn present or any gastric history appears, then Pushkarmool should not be added in the above combination. In place of Pushkarmool, Yashtimadhu (Mulethi or Licorice) powder in a dosage of 1 grams should be used.

Cancer & Metastasis

In combination with other ayurvedic medicines, Heerak Bhasma is beneficial in cancer and prevents metastasis. Most commonly, the following ayurvedic combination is helpful for cancer.

1. * The dosage given is for a single
2. ** All these medicines should be mixed in the proportion provided and then divide into 40 small sachets (PUDIAs) to make appropriate dosage. Each sachet should be taken in the morning 30 minutes before a meal with milk cream (MALAI) and Misri (crystalline sugar). Taking this mixture (one sachet) one time a day is a sufficient dosage, but in severe cases and metastasis, some patients may require it twice a day.

This treatment is slow acting and takes time to give results, which varies from 6 months to 12 months for complete cancer treatment. Secondly, this treatment is more effective in initial stages of cancer. The general improvement in health can be seen within 2 weeks after starting ayurvedic cancer treatment. Each patient also requires other medicines according to the dominance of body humor (DOSHA) in addition to this treatment.

In cases of metastasis, it may not cure the condition, but it prevents further spreading of the cancer cells in the body and improves overall health and lifespan.

Dosage & Administration

The minimum effective dosage of Heerak Bhasma is 1.25 mg and maximum dosage can be 10 mg twice daily.

* Twice a day with appropriate adjuvant

How to Take

If only Heerak Bhasma is to be taken, then it should be taken with milk mixing with Misri (sugar crystal) powder. Generally, Hirak Bhasma is given along with other medicines according to diseases. Some of these combinations are described in Benefits & Medicinal Uses Section of this article under the heading of specific health condition or diseases.

Treatment Duration

Heerak Bhasma may not show any results if used for a short period i.e. less than a week. It shows results after its regular use for at least 2 weeks. The long-term treatment with Hirak Bhasma may require for proper health benefits. Some cancer patients may require continuous treatment with Heerak Bhasma for 6 to 12 months.

Safety Profile

Heerak Bhasma is Possibly Safe. There are no adverse effects observed with the regular use of Heerak Bhasma. Cancer patients receive full dosage treatment therapy with Heerak Bhasma, Swarna Bhasma etc., which continue even for 12 months or more. There are no side effects observed.