Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Lead sulphide (PbS), trace silver
- Also Known As
- English: Galena, Lead Ore
Sanskrit: सीसक, नागद्रव
Hindi: सीसा
What is Lead Ore (Naga / Sisa — Types / सीसक भेद)?
Further description of lead ores and their processing. Galena (lead sulphide) is the primary ore of lead. Its processed form is used in wound healing and eye preparations. Must be carefully purified due to lead toxicity. Verses: 129.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Netrya (beneficial for eyes)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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