Tamra (Copper) bhasma:-
The desired properties of Tamrafor medicinal uses were metallic sheen, bright reddish in colour, heavy, soft with having high tensile strength, and lacking impurities.
Apart from the use of Tamra in management of diseases like Krimi (Worms), Arsha (Piles), Sthaulya (Obesity), Ksaya (Phthisis), Pandu(Anemia), Swasa (Respiratory Disorder), Kustha (Skin Disease), Kasa (Cough), Shotha(Oedema), Amlapitta (Hyperacidity), Sula (chest pain), Grahani Dosha (Intestinal Disorder), Yakrit Roga (Liver Disease), etc., the use of TamraPatra (copper vessels) has also been advised in several pharmaceutical procedures.
The normal prescription dose for Tamra Bhasmais 15-60 mg.
Swarna (Gold) Bhasma
Aayasa or loha (Iron) bhasma
Luaha bhasma
Tamra (Copper) bhasma
Sisaka/naga (Lead) bhasma
Vanga/Trapu (Tin) bhasma
Mandura bhasma
Kamsya (Bronze) bhasma