Kansya (Kansa) Bhasma – Bell Metal

Kansya Bhasma (also spelled as Kansa Bhasma) is a metal-based ayurvedic medicines. It is prepared from the bell metal ore, which is likely to contain about 78% copper and 22% tin.

Kansya Bhasma is used in the treatment of intestinal worms, skin diseases with dry and hard skin and eye problems. It may not work alone, so adjuvants are required to get benefits from it.

Ingredients (Composition)

Kansa (Kansya) is Bell Metal, which is a main ingredient of Kansya Bhasma.

Chemical Composition of Kansa (Bell Metal)

Medicinal Properties

Kansa (Kansya) Bhasma has following medicinal properties.

1. Anthelmintic (used along with Vaividang)
2. Digestive Stimulant
3. Tonic for eyes
4. Strong Demulcent

Ayurvedic Properties

Benefits & Medicinal Uses

Kansa (Kansya) Bhasma has properties of Tamra Bhasma and Vanga Bhasma. It is used in worm infestation, skin diseases and blood disorders. However, Potency (VIRYA) of Kansya Bhasma is USHNA (Hot), but it pacifies PITTA because of its TIKTA (Bitter) & KASAYA (Astringent) taste (RASA). Due to qualities like LAGHU (Light) & RUKSHA (Dry), it may not be beneficial in VATA disorders. Therefore, it should be used in KAPHA-PITTA disorders. Kansya Bhasma contains copper and tin elements. Here are some benefits of copper and tin in the human body.

Copper Benefits

1. Red blood formation
2. Important for immune system
3. Collagen Formation
4. Antioxidant
5. Copper require to make energy
6. Stimulate bile secretion from the liver and increase peristaltic movements and cures constipation

Tin Benefits

1. Supports Adrenal Gland Functions
2. Reduces fatigue & treat skin problems
3. Improves digestion
4. Support hair growth
5. Enhances reflexes
6. Anti-cancer
7. Induces sleep and treats insomnia
8. Tin also works in cases of depression with treatment failure with other remedies.
9. Intestinal parasites

Beneficial for Eyes

Kansya Bhasma is good for eyes. It helps improving vision. It contains copper, which is essential for preventing and inhibiting progress of the age-related macular degeneration. Copper is also antioxidant, which helps fighting off free radicals in the body. In eyes, it maintains health of the flexible connective tissue. In optic neuropathy, it prevents further deterioration of the vision. (Ref. 1, Ref. 2)

Intestinal Parasites (Worms)

Tin in Kansya Bhasma has anthelmintic properties. Copper helps building non-specific immunity of the body, which helps the body fight off all types of microbes as well as parasites.

In worm infestation, Kansya Bhasma should be used with Vaividang Churna and other remedies as follows:

Internal Abscess

However, draining the pus is a good method for all types of abscess including internal abscess and skin abscess. In some cases, draining internal abscess require a surgery in addition to antibiotic treatment.

In ayurveda, Kansya Bhasma is best for all types of abscess especially, internal abscesses. It dries up the pus and prevents spreading of the infections. Kansya Bhasma also has antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiprotozoal activities, so it also eradicates the associated infections.

Dosage & Administration

How to Take

Kansya Bhasma should be taken with appropriate adjuvants and supporting ayurvedic medicines according to disease. Three Hour gap should be kept between meal and Kansya Bhasma.

Safety Profile

Kansya Bhasma may be useful in above listed conditions, but it should be taken under supervision of ayurvedic doctor. There are no side effects observed with the use of Kansya Bhasma for a short period (less than 4 weeks).

Side Effects of Kansya Bhasma

However, side effects are not observed with well-prepared Kansya Bhasma, but Raw Kansya Bhasma may cause following side effects due to deficient processing methods.

1. Anal Fissure (generally observed with presence of Raw copper)
2. Nausea
3. Vertigo

Contraindications

In following diseases, Kansya Bhasma is not appropriate to use.

• Anal fissure
• Kidney impairment & Renal failure