KANTHA LOHA

                                                                                            KANTHA LOHA

 Sanskrit :    kantha Loha

 Telugu    :    Kantha Lohamu. కాంత లొహాము

 Hindi       :    Chumbak.

 Latin        :    Ferrioxdum magneticuum.

  1 Identification: -- This is a stone mixed with iron and it is blackish red in colour. It is a mineral product. It                                    is  of five varities.  1 Chumbaka, 2 Karshaka, 3 Dravaka, 4 Bhramaka, 5 Roam kanta.                                   The Bhramaka  Chumbaka are the best.                                                                                                                                           

 2 Parts used: ----   Purified Dravya.

 3 Preparation: --- Kantha Bhasma,  Maha vangeshwara Rasa, Vasantha kusumakara.