Hello Yes Eating slate pencil is not safe even if you take it occasionally only. This habit is related with pica in which person craves for non food item substances like chalk, slate pencil, mud etc 🔹Long term effect of eating Slate pencil -Digestive disturbance -Constipation -Electrolyte imbalance -Mineral imbalance -Stomach discomfort -Worm infection -poor absorption of nutrients of food 🔹Craving for slate pencil indicates -Iron deficiency Anemia -deficiency of calcium -Nutritional imbalance So its better to check for -CBC for hb -Sr calcium -Iron. Profile -Vitamin D and B12 🔹About Facial pigmentation Pigmentation in both cheeks can be due to -Sun Exposure -hormonal imbalance -Stress -Nutritional deficiencies 🔹Ayurvedic plan of treatment for pigmentation Internal Medication Saribayasavam 20 ml twice daily after food Externally apply kumkumadi taila 🔹For reducing craving for slate pencil Start taking more of -Dates -Raisins -Sesame -Green leafy vegetables -pomegranate If you feel craving have a roasted pumpkin seeds Hope you found this helpful Wishing you a good health 😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Yes, eating slate pencil (a form of geophagia) is considered harmful in Ayurveda and modern health science. understanding: Slate pencil is non-food, earth-based substance. Its intake disturbs Agni (digestive fire) and increases Ama (toxins) in the body. This can lead to: Blood impurity (Rakta dushti) Digestive imbalance Skin disorders like pigmentation, dullness, and uneven complexion Your facial pigmentation on both cheeks may be linked to internal toxin buildup, weak digestion, or aggravated Pitta in the skin channels. Important concern: Regular craving for slate pencil may also indicate: Mineral deficiency (iron, zinc) Psychological craving (pica habit) Ayurvedic guidance: To support skin health and reduce pigmentation: Improve digestion with light, warm, fresh food Drink Triphala water at night Use Aloe vera juice or Amalaki (Amla) for blood purification Avoid slate pencil completely (it worsens skin condition) conclusion: Stopping slate pencil is very important. It will help reduce internal toxicity and gradually improve skin pigmentation when combined with proper digestion and blood-cleansing support.
