Bronze/Bell Metal

(Bell Metal)
Sanskrit: कांस्य • Botanical: Bronze (Cu-Sn alloy)

Kansya (Bell metal/Bronze) is an alloy of copper and tin. It produces a resonant bell-like sound when struck. Kansya Bhasma is used in eye diseases, worm infestations, and as a Lekhana (reducing/scraping) agent in obesity. Food cooked in bronze vessels is considered beneficial for intellect. Verses: 48.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Copper-tin alloy
Also Known As
English: Bell Metal, Bronze
Sanskrit: कांस्य, घण्टालोह
Hindi: कांसा

What is Bronze/Bell Metal (Kansya / कांस्य)?

Kansya (Bell metal/Bronze) is an alloy of copper and tin. It produces a resonant bell-like sound when struck. Kansya Bhasma is used in eye diseases, worm infestations, and as a Lekhana (reducing/scraping) agent in obesity. Food cooked in bronze vessels is considered beneficial for intellect. Verses: 48.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Netrya (beneficial for eyes)
  • Lekhana (scraping/reducing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

Bronze/Bell Metal by Condition

Explore how Bronze/Bell Metal is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Bronze/Bell Metal for Brain Fog & Memory

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