WHAT IS KANSA? Kansa the Indian name for Bell metal is a hard alloy usually a form bronze, with approximately 4:1 ratio of copper to tin It has also been said ‘Shudhh Dhatu’ in Vedas therefore it is used in worship. After Gold, Silver, Kansa is the 3rd costliest metal used for crafting utensils.
Bronze Utensils
Benefits of Kansa
This ancient metal offers immense benefits. Specifically, it pacifies vata (dry skin, nervous temperament, irritability) and pitta. It also helps reduce obesity, improve eyesight and skin condition. Bronze is good source of copper and tin. Ayurveda further taught us that eating and drinking from alkalinising metals like Kansa vessels has wellness benefits for our health and well being. Kansa kitchenware is also called the hands of grace.