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Shuddha Tankana (Purified Borax) – Classical Ayurvedic Mineral – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
Shuddha Tankana (Purified Borax) – Classical Ayurvedic Mineral – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
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Shuddha Tankana from Riddhish Herbals is a single-ingredient classical Rasashastra mineral raw material — purified (Shodhita) Tankana, chemically Borax (Sodium Tetraborate), classified as an Uparasa in classical Ayurvedic mineral pharmacology. It is intended strictly as a raw material for use by, or under the direct formulation and supervision of, a qualified Ayurvedic physician within a compounded preparation — it is not intended for self-administration or home use of any kind. Each pack is genuine, bill-provided material from a doctor-guided store operating since 2015.
About Shuddha Tankana
Tankana, known widely by its Hindi trade name Suhaga, is the classical Ayurvedic Rasashastra name for purified Borax (Sodium Tetraborate). In its raw form, Tankana is not used in Ayurvedic practice — it must first undergo Shodhana (purification), a traditional processing method described across classical Rasashastra texts, before it can be used as a raw material within compounded Ayurvedic preparations.
Riddhish Herbals sources this as a single-ingredient, classically purified Tankana, supplied strictly as a raw material for Ayurvedic physicians and for use only as directed by a qualified practitioner. This is not a standalone home remedy, and must never be self-administered.
Traditional Ayurvedic Importance
Tankana is documented across multiple classical Rasashastra texts, including Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya, Rasarnava, Rasa Tarangini, Rasa Jalanidhi and Yogratnakara. Classical Sanskrit synonyms recorded for Tankana include Tankanakshara, Rasakshara, Subhaga and Ksharashreshtha. It is classified as an Uparasa (a secondary class of mineral substance in Rasashastra) and is grouped among the classical Kshara (alkaline) substances.
Because Tankana is a processed mineral substance rather than a plant material, classical Ayurvedic practice handles it with particular caution — it is used only after Shodhana, and only as a component within physician-formulated compound preparations, never as a raw, self-administered product.
Key Features
- Single-ingredient purified mineral: classically processed Shuddha (purified) Tankana (Borax / Sodium Tetraborate), with no other ingredients added.
- Classified as Uparasa: classical Rasashastra literature groups Tankana among the Uparasa (secondary mineral) substances, and among the classical Kshara (alkaline) group.
- Requires classical Shodhana: raw Tankana must undergo traditional purification before any Ayurvedic use.
- Raw material for physician compounding: intended for use by, or strictly under the direct supervision and formulation of, a qualified Ayurvedic physician — not a self-administered home remedy.
- Genuine, doctor-guided sourcing: bill provided with every pack; a store trusted since 2015.
Research on the Constituents
◆ A published academic review of Tankana (Borax) in classical Rasashastra literature summarised its documented classification and its coverage across the Rasashastra texts — (Sankpal J & Takalikar J, 2018 — Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 3(4):110–115). View on publisher site · Google Scholar
Results were observed under study conditions. Individual results may vary. This is shared for general educational interest and is not a medical claim. Consult your Ayurvedic physician before use.
Ingredients
| Ingredient (label name) | Chemical / Mineral Identity | Part / Form | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuddha Tankana (purified) | Borax / Sodium Tetraborate | Purified (Shodhita) mineral powder | Sole ingredient |
Other ingredients: none. This is a single-ingredient purified Tankana mineral. Label not independently verified this session; the specific Shodhana (purification) method used has not been confirmed against the physical pack and should be checked before final publication, per Layer 11.
How to Use
This raw material is only used as compounded and directed by a qualified Ayurvedic physician, as part of a formulated preparation. Deliberately, no standalone quantity or self-use instructions are given here — Tankana is measured out and combined strictly as your Vaidya prescribes, matched to your Prakriti and your specific preparation.
Who Can Use It
For use strictly by, or as formulated by, a qualified Ayurvedic physician only. This product is not a self-administered item for body-weight management, self-directed internal cleansing, or any unsupervised home remedy, and should reach children, pregnant or lactating women only as part of a preparation specifically directed by their physician.
Safety Information
Shuddha Tankana is a classical Rasashastra raw material, supplied strictly for use by, or as formulated by, a qualified Ayurvedic physician. This is standard practice for this class of Rasashastra material, not a caution unique to this product — the raw mineral is never taken on its own; a Vaidya combines it into a compounded preparation matched to the patient. This product is intended solely as a physician-directed raw material, not for self-diagnosis or any self-administered wellness use. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary from person to person.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, airtight container, away from moisture, direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shuddha Tankana?
It is a single-ingredient classical Rasashastra raw material — purified (Shodhita) Tankana, chemically Borax (Sodium Tetraborate), classified as an Uparasa in classical Ayurvedic mineral pharmacology.
Can I use this for body-weight management or as a self-directed home remedy?
No — Tankana is not a self-administered item for body-weight management, internal cleansing, or any unsupervised home use. Like every Rasashastra raw material, it is only ever taken as part of a preparation formulated by a qualified Ayurvedic physician, never measured out and used on its own.
What are the alternate/classical names for Tankana?
It is widely known by its Hindi trade name Suhaga, and by classical Sanskrit synonyms including Tankanakshara, Rasakshara, Subhaga and Ksharashreshtha. In Tamil it is known as Vengaram.
Is this AYUSH- or GMP-made?
Any AYUSH or GMP mark would appear on the physical pack — we state such marks only where verified on the pack; this has not yet been confirmed for this listing.
Can I take this without a doctor?
No — this must never be self-administered. Tankana is a Rasashastra raw material that is used only within a properly compounded preparation, formulated and directed by a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What is Shodhana and why does it matter for Tankana?
Shodhana is the classical purification process raw Tankana undergoes before any Ayurvedic use. This processing is a mandatory part of preparing Tankana for physician-directed use, and Shuddha Tankana refers specifically to this purified form.
Who should use this product?
This raw material is intended for use by qualified Ayurvedic physicians and practitioners within compounded formulations, or by patients strictly as directed by their physician as part of a specific prescribed preparation — never as a standalone self-administered product.
Is it available at Riddhish Herbals?
Yes — Shuddha Tankana is available at Riddhish Herbals as a genuine, bill-provided raw material, with pan-India delivery since 2015.
Has Tankana been documented in classical or academic literature?
Yes — it is documented across classical Rasashastra texts including Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya, Rasarnava and Rasa Tarangini, and has been the subject of published academic review. This is shared for general educational interest, not as a medical claim or usage instruction.
How should I store Shuddha Tankana?
Keep it in a cool, dry, airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight, and out of reach of children.
Regional Names & Spelling Variants
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Local / common name | Suhaga — the widely used Hindi/trade name for purified Borax across most of North India (romanised; cross-verified via a peer-reviewed academic review) |
| Sanskrit | Tankana (टङ्कण); classical synonyms include Tankanakshara, Rasakshara, Subhaga and Ksharashreshtha (verified via a peer-reviewed academic Rasashastra review) |
| Hindi | Suhaga (सुहागा) |
| Gujarati | Tankankhar (ટંકણખાર) — verified via the Gujarati Vishwakosh (Gujarati encyclopaedia) |
| Marathi | commonly rendered as Tankan/Suhaga (romanised; a distinct Marathi folk name was not independently verified this session) |
| Bengali | commonly rendered as Suhaga/Tankan (romanised; a distinct Bengali folk name was not independently verified this session) |
| Tamil | Vengaram (வெங்காரம்) — cross-verified via multiple independent Siddha-medicine and news sources (romanised; native script not independently validated this session) |
| Telugu | not independently verified this session; commonly rendered with the Sanskrit-derived term Tankanamu in trade use |
| Kannada | Tankana — per a peer-reviewed academic Rasashastra review (romanised) |
| Malayalam | not independently verified this session; commonly rendered with the Sanskrit-derived term Tankanam in trade use |
| English + Chemical identity | Purified Borax, Sodium Tetraborate, Sodium Borate — purified (Shodhita) mineral powder |
| Romanised search variants | Tankana, Tankan, Suhaga, Shuddha Tankana, purified borax powder |
| Common misspellings | Tankan, Tankna, Shudh Tankan, Suhaga powder |
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