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
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