Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya), Sour (Amla)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Cu (Pure metallic copper)
- Also Known As
- English: Copper
Sanskrit: ताम्र, म्लेच्छमुख, रक्तधातु, शुल्ब, द्वष्ट
Hindi: ताँबा
What is Copper (Tamra / ताम्र)?
Tamra (Copper) is described as the third important metal. Two types are recognized: Nepalese copper and Mlechha copper. Good copper is reddish, soft, heavy, and lustrous. Tamra Bhasma is one of the most important preparations in Rasa Shastra. It is used in liver disorders, spleen enlargement, skin diseases, piles, anemia, and abdominal diseases. Improperly prepared copper Bhasma can cause severe vomiting, burning, and toxicity. It is an excellent Krimighna (anthelmintic) and Yakrituttejaka (liver stimulant). Verses: 19-22.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
- Yakrituttejaka (liver stimulant)
- Pittasaraka (cholagogue)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
- Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
- Kushthahara (anti-leprosy)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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