Iron Slag

(Iron Slag)
Sanskrit: मण्डूर • Botanical: Ferric oxide (Iron rust/slag)

Mandura (Iron slag) is the rust or oxidized residue of iron. It is considered an Upadhatu (sub-metal) of iron. Mandura Bhasma is one of the most important preparations for Pandu Roga (anemia) and Yakrit-Pliha Vikara (hepato-splenic disorders). It is lighter and easier to digest than Loha Bhasma. It is also useful in edema, skin diseases, and worm infestations. The text describes different qualities of Mandura and methods of its preparation. Verses: 40-42.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Iron oxides (Fe2O3), silicates
Also Known As
English: Iron Slag, Iron Rust
Sanskrit: मण्डूर, लोहकिट्ट, लोहमल
Hindi: मण्डूर

What is Iron Slag (Mandura / मण्डूर)?

Mandura (Iron slag) is the rust or oxidized residue of iron. It is considered an Upadhatu (sub-metal) of iron. Mandura Bhasma is one of the most important preparations for Pandu Roga (anemia) and Yakrit-Pliha Vikara (hepato-splenic disorders). It is lighter and easier to digest than Loha Bhasma. It is also useful in edema, skin diseases, and worm infestations. The text describes different qualities of Mandura and methods of its preparation. Verses: 40-42.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Pandughna (cures anemia)
  • Plihahara (cures spleen diseases)
  • Kushthahara (anti-skin disease)
  • Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

Iron Slag by Condition

Explore how Iron Slag is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Iron Slag for Inflammation

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