Lohasava is mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali: Pandu Rogadhikara, It has actions like Rakta Prasadana, Rakta Vardhana(Increases Blood), Good For Spleen and Liver, It does Durmedoharana(Relieves excess fat) and thus relieves Kandu(Itching).
Indications:- Pandu(Anaemia), Swayathu, Gulma, Udara, Arsoruja(Pain caused due to Piles), Kushta(Skin Disorders), Pleha Roga(Splenic Disorders), Kandu(Itching), Swasa(dypnoea), Bhagandara(Fistulo in ano), Arochaka, Grahani(GIT), Hrdroga(Cardiac Disorders).
Ingredients:- Loha Choorna, Trikatu, Triphala, Yavani, Vidanga, Musta, Chitra, Eranda.