Vaikranta Bhasma Reference: Rasatantra Sara INTRODUCTION Vaikranta Bhasma is prepared from Tourmaline which is used in treating Ascites, anemia, asthma, diabetes etc. INGREDIENTS Purified Vaikrant [Tourmaline] Purified sulphur Lemon juice for triturating METHOD OF PREPARATION Crush purified tourmaline into a fine powder and add equal amount of purified sulphur. Triturate with lemon juice and heat it at a high temperature of 800 degree Celsius in a sealed container. It has to be heated 8 times to obtain a soft, dull