Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- PbS (Antimony trisulphide (Sb2S3), lead sulphide)
- Also Known As
- English: Collyrium, Antimony
Sanskrit: सौवीराञ्जन, सुरमा, नेत्राञ्जन
Hindi: सुरमा
What is Lead-based Eye Preparation (Surma / Anjana / सुरमा)?
Sauviranjana/Surma is a mineral preparation used as eye collyrium (Anjana). It is applied in the eyes to improve vision, treat eye diseases, and as a cosmetic. Various types of Anjana (collyrium) are described including Rasanjana, Pushpanjana, and Srotanjana. Verses: 146-148.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Netrya (beneficial for eyes)
- Chakshushya (improves vision)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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