Saptamrit Lauh is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet or powder form. It is mainly used in the treatment of eye disorders, gastritis, abdominal colic, etc. It contains Iron Bhasma as its main ingredient.
Benefits
Saptamrit Lauh Uses:
- It can be used as a source of Iron, since it contains Iron calx (Bhasma) as ingredient. Hence used for treating anemia, low hemoglobin level.
- It is used in the treatment of anorexia, vomiting, vision related eye disorders, gastritis, fever, tiredness, fatigue, difficulty in urination, bloating, edema and inflammation.
- It is used for the treatment of eye floaters and eye infection.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta.
Dose and Duration
Saptamrit Loh dosage:
250 mg – 500 mg once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is usually administered along with honey, ghee, milk.
How long to take?
This medicine can be safely taken for a period of upto 2-4 months.
Can this be taken by a patient with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)?
If the patient of CKD has iron deficiency anemia, then this medicine can be administered as per doctor’s advice.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Is Saptamrita Loha beneficial in hair fall?
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side Effects
Saptamrit Loh side effects:
- Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
- Accidental overdose in children may cause poisonous effects.
- Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
- Over-dosage may cause side effects like burning sensation in stomach.
- Pregnant ladies, lactating mothers and children should take this medicine strictly under medical supervision.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.
Contents
Saptamrit Loha ingredients, how to make:
10 g fine powder of each of
Yashti – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra – 10 g
Haritaki – Chebulic Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia chebula – 3.33 g
Vibhitaki – Belliric Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia bellirica – 3.33 g
Amalaki – Indian gooseberry fruit – Emblica officinalis Gaertn. – 3.33 g
Loha Bhasma – Bhasma prepared from Iron – 10 g
Reference and Manufacturers
Reference of Saptamrita Loha: Bhaishajya Ratnavali Shoola Rogadhikara 83 – 84
It is called Saptamrit lauha because it contains 7 ingredients, along with honey and ghee.
Manufacturers: Baidyanath, Dabur, Divya Pharmacy
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
61 thoughts on “Saptamrit Lauh Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects”
Is Saptamrit loh good for my 7 year son his eye side is week.
You will have to consult a doctor directly.
it may not help much i cataract. it is better to under go surgery itself.
Is this help in hair growth??
it will help since it contain iron.
is this halpfull in hairfall
it can be used.
what dosage can be given to a three year child
Will it be useful for hair regrowth?
No sir, It is used in the treatment of anorexia, vomiting, vision related eye disorders, gastritis, fever, tiredness, fatigue, difficulty in urination, bloating, edema and inflammation.
Other docs have written it will help… n even i hav same question will it stop hairfall as it is priscribed to md by an ayurvedic doc to stoo hairfall but i wanted to research before i start it!
Hi, Because Saptamrit Lauh contains Triphala, Yashtimadhu (Indian licorice) and Loha (Iron Bhasma).All these three components are useful to improve hair. Hence, useful in hair fall.
Is SAPTAMRUT lauh good for the eye disorder CSR.
CENTRO SEROUS RETINOPATHY WHERE THE CENTRAL VIDION IS BLURRED
Enter your comment here…my eye sight is 6/18 can it helpfull for me
Is it beneficial. In low haemoglobin ?
No madam.
Saptamrit loh and amla raises blood pressure ?
No.
In my left eye blood circulation is low.Doctor advised to take saptamrit.is is use full.I amtakeing other medicine s also
Sir if the doctor has advised it then do go ahead. The doctor must have seen your condition and health and then prescribed it.
hello Dr, are there any significant or even mild changes in treating myopic patients using this method? I’m an optometrist student who is very much interested to carry out a research on this.
Sir. My age is 33 unmarried female. Using specs for last 15 years (-5 number) both sided. Can saptaamrit loh remove my specs completely? ?
No.
Thank you sir..
Could you please explain me the reason for occurring the Alopecia areata (indralupta). This help in taking the precaution.
Appreciate your time and efforts in spreading the knowledge to common people like us.
Thanks.
Thank you sir..
Could you please explain me the reason for occurring the Alopecia areata (indralupta). This help in taking the precaution.
Appreciate your time and efforts in spreading the knowledge to common people like us.
Please read the causes here – http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/alopecia-areata
My specs no is -8 and my age is 22 years. Is it possible to remove specs by taking mahatriphala ghrit nd saptamrit lauh.
My specs no is 2.5 n age is 23 year.it is possible to remove specs by taking triphala ghruta n saptamrit lauh
No.
Sir I’m live in Jaipur and my hair became thin and hair fall occur please tell me what to do and baldness occur from frontal side there is no family history of baldnesd
Please consult here
D2s Ayurvedic Clinic
Jaipur tel: 98285 20076 (only for booking appointment)
I have eye sight problem. Doctor said to take saptamrit + amla rasayan for two months and it will increase eye siggt and remove specs. Is it true?
I’m
19 my specs number is 3.5,will I be able to reduce my number along with Patanjali eye drops?
It helps. But surgery is the better option. After surgery, you can take this, 1 tablet at night after food for 6 weeks time and then stop it.
Hiii Dr, I have more hair fall, so
I have consulted Ayurcentral doctor, she advise to take saptamrit lauh tablets, before taking this tablet I need to check with you….any side effects taking this medicine… Thank you.
No problem. It can be used for hair fall treatment. Regards.
Is this useful in treatment of Eye Floaters?
Can it improve the eye sight? My son is short sighted. 2.25 number
Thanks
Is this product useful in curing/controlling leukemia ?
Hello sir,
2 months ago my left eye struck with photo frame.My vision is poor and grey black spot in centre of my vision always there that can’t allow me to see properly.So I immediately go-to SANKRA NETRALAYA HOSPITAL ,KOLKATA.After the test of OCT & COLOR FOUNDS they told me your retina layer got thinner and you won’t get back your vision till whole life.Its a trauma in retina.And recently there is no such treatment in medical science right now.Sir please kindly help me I am totally hopeless.Please save my eye sir and return my vision
I suggest you to consult Dr BG Gokulan.
He is a friend of mine and an Ayurvedic eye specialist.
He is the best person to judge the condition.
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My brother in law (age 60 yrs) had undergone eye surgery for glaucoma but after 2 years again eye pressure increased and doctor said there is no way out just continue putting the eye drops on regular intervals. Will this medicine be helpful for him?
Can saptamrita be used to improve hemoglobin.
Hello dr..why its called saptamrit..does it work on seven dhatus?
It contains 7 ingredients, including ghee and honey.
is it useful in eye floaters and blurred vision
Yes
I suggest you to consult Dr BG Gokulan.
He is a friend of mine and an Ayurvedic eye specialist.
He is the best person to judge the condition.
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Hi,
I have visited patanjali store and discussed with Doctor. She said to mix Saptamrit lauh wit amlaki rasayan and muktashukti bhasm and Giloy satv and asked to add with honey and give to 4 yrs kid.just 1 pinch . please suggest
Please go ahead with your doctor’s advice.
Sir any medicine for eye floaters for Adult ..please sugest the dosage also
Sir,
Can mandur bhasm instead of lauh bhasm mix with triphla and mulethi churna to make it at home.should mix in equal quantity?
No
Combination and dose looks good.
I suggest you to consult Dr BG Gokulan.
He is a friend of mine and an Ayurvedic eye specialist.
He is the best person to judge the condition.
Contact details here – http://www.netrafoundation.com/contact.php#section1
Dir Sir: What is the most Ayurvedic medicine used for Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Can this be taken if i have thalassemia minor?
I have been suffering from CRVORt eye the Inj Lucentis 20 no’s did nothing. I have been taking Saptamrit Loh for last six months I can now feel definite improvement in my vision.
Does saptamrit lauh helps in kids myopia
Yes, but it should be used only under consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor.
Namaste Sir,
I am 58yrs., diabetic. Recently, diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy (Rt. eye). Whether ‘Saptamrit Lauh’ will help? If yes, pl. advise dosage also.
Regards
It can be useful.
I suggest you to consult Dr BG Gokulan.
He is a friend of mine and an Ayurvedic eye specialist.
He is the best person to judge the condition.
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