The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s13.t1.2

c4.s13.t1.2

Galena or sulphide of lead is called anjana or sauviránjana in Sanskrit, and krishna surmá in Vernacular. It is called anjana, which literally means collyrium or medicine for the eyes, from the circumstance of its being considered the best application or cosmetic for them. The other varieties of anjana mentioned are srotonjana, pushpánjana and rasánjana.