Anandakanda 2.7.6

2.7.6

pūtigandhā tathā laghvī rītirneṣṭā rasādiṣu /
<rītiguṇāḥ>
rītistiktarasā rūkṣā jantughnī sāsrapittanut //

foul-smelling, and light—such brass is not desired in mercury and related operations.
<Properties of Brass>
Brass has a bitter taste, is dry, kills parasites, and cures bleeding disorders;