Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Zinc carbonate, zinc oxide
- Also Known As
- English: Calamine
Sanskrit: खर्पर, रसाञ्जन
Hindi: खर्पर
What is Calamine (Kharpar / खर्पर) — Rasanjan?
Kharpar (Calamine) is a zinc-based mineral. Its Bhasma is used especially in eye diseases, skin disorders, and wounds. It has cooling properties and is indicated in Pitta-dominant conditions. Verses: 46.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Netrya (beneficial for eyes)
- Kushthahara (anti-skin disease)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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