The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s14.1
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s14.1
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c4.s14.1
BELL metal, (कांस्य, Kánsa), as used in medicine, is an alloy of copper and tin. Brass, (पित्तल, Pittala) is an alloy of copper and zinc. They are sometimes used in combination with other metals, and are regarded as tonic and alterative. They are purified and reduced to powder in the same way as copper. The following is an example of a preparation containing bell metal.