Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sour (Amla), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate, impurities of copper/zinc sulphates
- Also Known As
- English: Green Vitriol, Ferrous Sulphate
Sanskrit: कासीस, पुष्पकासीस, धातुकासीस
Hindi: हीरा कासीस, कसीस
What is Iron Pyrites (Kashisha / Hira Kashish / कासीस)?
Kasisa (Green Vitriol/Iron Sulphate) is a green crystalline mineral. Several types are described: Pushpa Kasisa (flower-like efflorescence — best), Dhatu Kasisa, and others. Kasisa Bhasma is used in eye diseases, anemia, worm infestations, and wound healing. It is a source of iron when properly processed. Externally used in eye preparations and wound dressings. Verses: 107-109.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Netrya (beneficial for eyes)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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