Vanga (Tin): Qualities, Shodhana, Marana, Jarana

Vanga or TIn has been used in treatment of different diseases like vomiting, anorexia, non-healing wouinds, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, bronchitis, asthma etc. Vanga was originally used to create household utensils in ancient times. But later on, it was discovered that it could also be used in the field of medicine in the form of Bhasma.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Synonyms
Availability
Ores of Vanga
Types of Vanga
Suitable qualities
Unsuitable qualities
Samanya Shodhana - General purification
Vishesha Shodhana - Special purification
Jarana
Marana
Qualities
Formulations
Introduction
Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn (Latin: Stannum) and atomic number 50. It is a white colored shining metal. Its relative density is 6.3, melting point- 232 C. it does not react with atmosphere and is non reactive with acids. Thin sheets of Vanga, when bent forefuly makes a cracking sound. This is called as cry of Metal.
Synonyms
Vang, Trapu, Shukraloha, Ranga, Trapusa, Krupya, Rangaka, a Kutila, Pootigandha.
Availability
Burma, Australia, south Africa, China, Malaysia and Siberia. In India. It is found in little quantities in Bihar and Rajasthan.
Ores of Vanga
C assiterite is a tin oxide mineral, SnO2. C assertive has been the chief ore throughout ancient history and remains the most important source of tin today. The other ore of Vanga is Tin stone.
Types of Vanga
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khurakam mitrakanceti dvividham vanga">vangamucyate |
khuram tatra gunai: srestam misrakam na hitam matam || (ra.ra.sa 5/153)
2 types -
1. Khuraka Vanga- Good quality
2. Mishraka vanga- bad quality.
Suitable qualities
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dhavalam mrdulam snigdham drutadravam sagauravam |
nihsabdham khuravangam syanmisrakam syamasubhrakam ||(ra.ra.sa (4/154)
Vangam with white color, soft, snigdha melts quickly, heavy, does not produce sound, such a vanga is suitable for therapeutic use.
Unsuitable qualities
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drave'tikathinam ruksam tvanyadhatuvimisritam |
dhusaram kathinancaiva misrakam vangamucyate || (ra.ra.ta 18/4)
That which melts slowly, dry, admixed with other Dhatus, brown colored, hard, such a Vanga is Mishraka, is of bad qualities
Samanya Shodhana - General purification
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taile takre gavam mutre hyaranale kulatthaje|
kramannisecayettamam drave drave tu saptadha ||
svarnadiloha patranam suddhiresam prasasyate | (ra. ra sa 5/13)
The vanga are made into thin sheets, heated in fire till red hot and dipped in Taila - Sesame oil - Sesamum indicum - 768 ml (gingelly oil), Takra ( buttermilk), Gomutra - Cow urine, Kanji - Fermented gruel and Kulattha Kwatha (decoction of horsegram) for 7 times each.
Vishesha Shodhana - Special purification
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culligatancapyatha galayitva visaddhacurnodakapurnagarbhe ||(ra.ta. 18/8)
1. vangakam galitam lohadarvigatam suryadugdhe bhrsancaiva nirvapayet ||(ra.ta 18/ 10)

Vang is melted and poured into lime water for seven times.

Vang is melted and poured into Arkaksheera - Latex of <strong>Calotropis procera for 3 times.

Vanga is melted and proured into Kumari - Aloe vera Swarasa for 3 Times.

Vang is melted and poured into lime water for seven times.
Vang is melted and poured into Arkaksheera - Latex of Calotropis procera for 3 times.
Vanga is melted and proured into Kumari - Aloe vera Swarasa for 3 Times.
Jarana
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vimalam vangamadaya cullikoparisamsthite |
viniksipet katahe tu tato vahnim pradipayet ||
vidrutam vangakam jnatva rasakarmavisaradah |
padamsapamargamcurnam svalpam svalpam muhurmuhuh ||
niksipya lohadandena yatnatah paricalayet |
vangabhasma bhavedhyavaccurnam tavatsamapayet ||
sasikrtya tato bhasma saravena pidhapayet |
tato dinakaparyantam tatha vahnim pradipayet ||
jvaraladangaravarnam syad vangabhasma yatha dhruvam |
svatah sitam tato jnatva vangabhasma samaharet ||
sankhakundendudhavalam vangabhasma bhaved dhruvam |
ittham mrtam vangakantu vitasankah prayojayet || (ra.ta. 18/ 19- 24)
Vanga is taken in a vessel, melted, Apamarga - Achyarnthes aspera choorna is added little by little and stirred well till the whole mass turns into powder. Then it is collected together and covered with a lid, and subjected to intense heat till the whole mass urns into powder. Then it is collected together and covered with a lid, and subjected to intense heat till it turns red. After cooling, the obtained Jarita Vanga is use for marana.
Marana
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svarasena kumaryastu varyah ksirarasena va |
vimardhyo cakrikah krtva hyardhabhakhye pute pacet ||
evam sapta putairvangam mrtam bhavati niscitam | (rasamrta loha vijnaniya 14)
palasadravayuktena vangapatram pralepayet |
talena putitam pascanmriyate natra sesayah (ra.ra.sa. 5/161 )

Vanga which has undergone Jarana is given bhavana with Kumari - Aloe vera swarasa cakes are prepared, and Subjected to Puta for seven times.

Jarita vanga is gven Bhavana with Shatavari and Puta is given for sevn times.

Jarti Vanga is given Bhavaba with milk cream, cakes are prepared and seven Putas heat is given.

Vang leaves are smeared with Shuddha Haratala, which is given Bhavana with Palashamoola swarasa, dried and subjected to four Laghuputas of heat to get its bhasma.
Read related: Vanga Bhasma - Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects

Vanga which has undergone Jarana is given bhavana with Kumari - Aloe vera swarasa cakes are prepared, and Subjected to Puta for seven times.
Jarita vanga is gven Bhavana with Shatavari and Puta is given for sevn times.
Jarti Vanga is given Bhavaba with milk cream, cakes are prepared and seven Putas heat is given.
Vang leaves are smeared with Shuddha Haratala, which is given Bhavana with Palashamoola swarasa, dried and subjected to four Laghuputas of heat to get its bhasma.
Read related: Vanga Bhasma - Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects
Qualities
Deepana, Paachana, Ruchikaraka, Buddhivardhaka, Sheetaveerya, improves beauty, Veerya, heals wounds, useful in Kshaya and nocturnal emission.
Formulations
Swarna Vanga - used in cold, cough, bronchitis, asthma, diabetes etc.
Nithyananda Rasa - gout, piles, lymphedenitis, elephantiasis etc.
Mahashankha Vati - gastritis, piles, indigestion etc.
Nagavanga Chendooram - used in uro-genital disorders
Rasayana Vati - used in male sexual dysfunction
Trivanga Bhasma - used in diabetes and urinary disorders
Confido tablet - used in sexual dysfunctions
Swarnaprabha Vati - used in burning micturition and diabetes
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