Tin

(Tin)
Sanskrit: वंग • Botanical: Stannum (Sn)

Vanga (Tin) is the fourth metal. It is of two types — Khuraka and Mishraka. Good tin is white, soft, and produces a crackling sound when bent. Vanga Bhasma is primarily indicated in urinary disorders (Prameha), diabetes, urethral discharges, and obesity. It is also used as an aphrodisiac in male sexual disorders. Improperly processed tin causes skin diseases and loss of appetite. Verses: 22-23.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Sn (Pure metallic tin)
Also Known As
English: Tin
Sanskrit: वंग, त्रपु, रंग
Hindi: रांगा, टिन

What is Tin (Vanga / वंग)?

Vanga (Tin) is the fourth metal. It is of two types — Khuraka and Mishraka. Good tin is white, soft, and produces a crackling sound when bent. Vanga Bhasma is primarily indicated in urinary disorders (Prameha), diabetes, urethral discharges, and obesity. It is also used as an aphrodisiac in male sexual disorders. Improperly processed tin causes skin diseases and loss of appetite. Verses: 22-23.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Medohara (fat-reducing)
  • Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

Tin by Condition

Explore how Tin is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Tin for High Cholesterol
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Tin for Male Sexual Health

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