Overview

Kasisa is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. 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.

How Kasisa Helps with Skin Disorders

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Kasisa has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:

Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
Taste (Rasa): Amla (sour), Kashaya (astringent)
Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Safety & Precautions

Iron Pyrites is a mineral medicine, and the safety rules are stricter than for most herbs.

Never use the raw mineral internally. Classical medicine uses it internally only after processing into an ash.
Confirm the need first. Never take any iron source without a confirmed iron-deficiency diagnosis. Iron can harm people with hemolytic anemia or iron overload.
Buy tested products. Use only products from manufacturers that test for heavy metals and follow Good Manufacturing Practice. Raw Kasisa can carry copper and zinc sulphate impurities.
Mind the heat. It is hot and dry in nature. Our anemia sources caution that in heat-driven Pitta anemia, aggressive iron can worsen inflammation.

Ferrous sulphate tablets often cause nausea and constipation, which is worth knowing since raw Kasisa is the same compound.

Other Herbs for Skin Disorders

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Acacia Acacia concinna DC.

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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.

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Alexandrian Laurel Ochrocarpus longifolius Benth. & Hook. f.; Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.

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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)

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Alum Potash Alum

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Amla Emblica officinalis

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Annatto Bixa orellana Linn.

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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.

See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin Disorders page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.