{"product_id":"lohasava","title":"Lohasava","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally increases iron levels and energy\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves oxygen delivery throughout your body\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent anemia and boost overall vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-triphala\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/triphala.jpg?v=1774876543\" alt=\"Triphala (Three Fruits)\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eTriphala (Three Fruits)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-vidanga\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/vidanga.jpg?v=1774876545\" alt=\"Vidanga \/ False Black Pepper\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eVidanga \/ False Black Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmbelia ribes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eLoha Bhasma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eMustaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eDhataki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loha Bhasma (traditionally processed iron), Triphala, Trikatu, Embelia ribes (Vidanga), Cyperus rotundus (Mustaka), Woodfordia fruticosa (Dhataki)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUshna (Heating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKatu (Pungent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacifies Kapha and Vata; the premier hematinic for all dosha types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fermented hematinic preparation featuring Loha Bhasma (iron ash processed through traditional shodhana\/marana) in combination with bioavailability-enhancing herbs. Traditional bhasma processing yields nanoparticulate iron oxide (~50-60nm particles) with significantly higher bioavailability and lower GI toxicity compared to conventional ferrous sulfate supplements. The fermentation medium provides natural ascorbic acid (from Triphala's Amalaki) and organic acids that maintain iron in its bioavailable ferrous state. Trikatu enhances intestinal iron absorption by upregulating divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT-1) expression. Vidanga's embelin provides mild antiparasitic action addressing parasitic causes of iron deficiency. Mustaka reduces intestinal inflammation that impairs iron absorption. This represents a sophisticated traditional approach to iron supplementation that anticipates modern understanding of iron pharmacokinetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMT-1 transporter upregulation enhancing intestinal iron absorption*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntiparasitic action addressing parasitosis-related iron deficiency*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-inflammatory intestinal support optimizing absorptive surface function*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSharma R, et al. Characterization of Loha Bhasma by XRD, SEM-EDS, and ICP-AES. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2018;9(1):10-16.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSingh N, Reddy KRC. Particle size estimation and elemental analysis of Lauha Bhasma. Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm. 2011;2(4):1091-1094.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eKrishnamachary B, et al. Scientific validation of the role of Mandur Bhasma in iron deficiency anemia. Indian J Pharmacol. 2012;44(2):269-273.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWadekar MP, et al. Biological activities and chemical analysis of Loha Bhasma. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2014;5(4):225-228.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLohasava represents the pinnacle of Rasa Shastra (Ayurvedic mineral therapeutics) applied to Pandu (anemia). Loha Bhasma (processed iron) undergoes traditional Shodhana (purification) and Marana (incineration) — repeated cycles of grinding with herbal juices and calcination — that transform bulk iron into nanoparticulate iron oxide (~50-60nm), dramatically increasing bioavailability while eliminating GI toxicity. The Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya describes these processes in meticulous detail, recognizing that metals in their raw form are Visha (toxic) but become Amrita (nectar) when properly processed. The Asava format provides natural ascorbic acid from Triphala's Amalaki component, maintaining iron in its bioavailable ferrous state. Trikatu enhances intestinal iron absorption, and Vidanga addresses parasitic causes of iron deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eRasa Ratna Samuchchaya, Chapter 5 (Loha Prakarana) — complete Loha Bhasma Shodhana, Marana, and Amritikarna (rendering nectar-like) protocols\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhaishajya Ratnavali, Pandu Chikitsa — Lohasava formulation for Pandu (anemia) with Bhasma-based iron delivery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 16 (Pandu Chikitsa) — treatment of anemia including Loha (iron) preparations and Raktavardhaka therapy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"450 ml","offer_id":46118111051964,"sku":"SSN-LOHASAVA","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/lohasava.png?v=1774827231","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/lohasava","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}