{"id":170559,"date":"2023-02-19T15:40:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T15:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=170559"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:54:33","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-praval-pishti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-praval-pishti\/","title":{"rendered":"Praval Pishti: Uses, Benefits and Side effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Praval Pishti<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Praval Pishti<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Praval Pishti<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Praval Pishti?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Praval Pishti<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Praval Pishti<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRasa Shastra is the ancient Indian Alchemy that deals with preparing varieties of Ayurvedic formulations and medications benefiting humankind for centuries. One such Ayurvedic formulation is called Praval pishti. Pishti is a finely ground powder of raw materials that cannot tolerate heat treatment. Pishti has fineness and softness with a distinct colour. Praval, also known as Coral, is a naturally occurring form of calcium and mineral. Praval belongs to the species Coelenterate <\/em>(cup-shaped aquatic animals). Praval is a type of tiny marine organism found in tropical oceans. It produces a high amount of calcium carbonate to form a solid skeleton. They appear deep red due to their iron-calcium carbonate complex. It has a soft and smooth texture with a long and bulky branch. Praval is described under the Sudha Varga (group of calcium drugs). Ancient Acharyas used to make Praval pishti. Coral Praval pishti is an Ayurvedic preparation made from coral with edible rose water (Gulab Jal). Let us learn more about the potential uses of Praval pishti, its benefits, side effects and more^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u200b\u200b\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Praval Pishti<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Praval pishti is composed of two major ingredients, including coral calcium and rose water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nutrients of Praval pishti may include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Calcium carbonate (CaCO_{3<\/sub>):<\/strong> 20%}^{1<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Magnesium: <\/strong>10%^{1<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Properties of Praval Pishti<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Praval pishti may include the following health-benefitting properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have cooling properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a soothing effect (on the body).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may benefit mental health.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as a digestive stimulant.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-osteoporosis effect (may recover bone-mineral density).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-inflammatory effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an expectorant (help remove cough).\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know that Praval is used in Ayurveda for its varied medicinal properties? To the best of my knowledge, Praval is used in the form of Bhasma and Pishti. Traditionally, it has been used to manage various diseases like kshay (tuberculosis), kasa (cough), raktpita (bleeding disorders), and timir (vision problems).<\/p>\n Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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