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Question #50802
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Concerns About Long-term Banslochan Use and Skin Health - #50802

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I habe eaten banslochan for 3 yrs 65 gram daily its high dosage and now i fell a fatigue and like my skin is not repairing itself and dull ness what should i do

How would you describe your overall energy levels?:

- Low

Have you noticed any other symptoms besides fatigue and dull skin?:

- Digestive issues

What does your daily diet typically include?:

- Irregular eating habits
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stop use banslochan use use for better digestion tab trikatu 1-0-1 avoid spicy food and milk and milk produts tab triphala -0-0-2 at night do nasya with cow ghee 2 droop each nostril take panchtikta ghurth 5 ml at empty stomch at morning take 4 lit water daily and 8 hr sllep

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Stop banslochan now 65 g daily is too much Your body is weak Do this Eat normal meals, Take 1 tsp ghee daily,Drink warm milk at night,Eat 4 soaked almonds daily,Sleep early Do blood test B12, Vitamin D, Iron

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Taking 65 grams of banslochan daily for 3 years is a very high and prolonged dose. That is not a typical therapeutic dosage in Ayurveda. Let’s break this down calmly. 1️⃣ First: What is Banslochan? Banslochan (bamboo silica) is: Cooling Absorbent Mildly drying Used in small quantities (usually 250 mg – 1 g, not 65 g) It is traditionally added in small amounts to formulations like: Sitopaladi churna Talisadi churna It is not meant to be consumed in large standalone doses long-term. 2️⃣ What High Dose for Years Can Do 65 g daily × 3 years = very excessive. Possible effects: 🔹 Excess dryness (Vata aggravation) Fatigue Dull skin Poor tissue repair Nervous weakness 🔹 Mineral imbalance Excess silica intake can: Interfere with mineral absorption Affect gut lining Cause digestive weakness 🔹 Gut irritation You mentioned digestive issues. Large amounts of drying substances can: Reduce digestive fire over time Cause malabsorption Deplete nutrients 3️⃣ Your Symptoms Match Depletion You describe: Low energy Dull skin Poor repair Digestive issues Irregular eating This sounds like: 👉 Nutritional depletion 👉 Agni (digestive fire) imbalance 👉 Vata aggravation 👉 Possibly micronutrient deficiency 4️⃣ First Step – Stop Banslochan Gradually taper over 1–2 weeks if still taking it. Do not continue 65 g daily. 5️⃣ You Must Check Blood Tests Please check: CBC Ferritin Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Magnesium Zinc Liver function Kidney function Long-term imbalance needs objective data. 6️⃣ Repair Phase Plan (Next 6–8 Weeks) Your body needs rebuilding, not detox. 🥣 Regular Eating (Most Important) No irregular meals. ✔ 3 proper meals daily ✔ Warm food ✔ Adequate protein ✔ Healthy fats (ghee, sesame oil, olive oil) 🌿 Ayurvedic Support for Rebuilding Instead of drying agents, use nourishing herbs: ✔ Ashwagandha Rebuilds strength ✔ Shatavari (if no hormonal contraindication) Supports tissue repair ✔ Chyawanprash (small dose) Rasayana effect ✔ Ghee daily (1–2 tsp) 7️⃣ Skin Repair Strategy Dull skin = tissue depletion. Add: Soaked almonds (5 daily) Pumpkin seeds Good hydration Vitamin C rich fruits Adequate sleep Topical creams won’t fix internal depletion. 8️⃣ Digestive Reset For 2 weeks: Morning: Warm water + small piece ginger Meals: Simple, warm, digestible food Avoid: Dry food Raw salads Excess caffeine Skipping meals 9️⃣ Important Question Why were you taking 65 g daily? For cough? For weakness? For skin? For lung issue? The original reason matters. 10️⃣ Most Likely Root Cause You likely created: 👉 Chronic Vata imbalance 👉 Possible micronutrient malabsorption 👉 Tissue depletion This is reversible — but requires nourishment and stability.

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