Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Zn (Pure metallic zinc)
- Also Known As
- English: Zinc
Sanskrit: यशद, जसद, खर्पर
Hindi: जस्ता
What is Zinc/Jasada (Yashad / Jasad / यशद)?
Yashada (Zinc) is used primarily as Yashad Bhasma in eye diseases, diabetes, and wound healing. It has cooling properties and is especially beneficial in Pitta conditions. Zinc must be properly purified and processed before use. Verses: 111-113.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Netrya (beneficial for eyes)
- Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
How to Use Zinc by Condition
Explore how Zinc is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (2 sources)
References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan
wounds which have more of fat and Kapha, should be covered with thin sheets of copper, iron, zinc, or lead;
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Shastrakarma Vidhi
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Shastrakarma Vidhi
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
Verses 10 through 104 describe detailed procedures for the purification (Shodhana) and calcination (Marana) of various metals, minerals, and gems including: Rajata (silver), Tamra (copper), Lauha/Ayas (iron), Naga (lead), Vanga (tin), Yashada (zinc), Mandura (iron oxide/rust), Kamsya (bell-metal), Pittala (brass), Makshika (iron/copper pyrite), Vimala, Tuttha (copper sulphate), Kasisa (green vitriol/iron sulphate), Shilajatu (mineral pitch), Srotanjana, Sphatika (alum), Tankana (borax), Abhraka
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 11: Dhatushodhana-Marana (Purification and Calcination of Metals)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 11: Dhatushodhana-Marana (Purification and Calcination of Metals)
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