Bhanupaka, Bhānupāka, Bhanu-paka: 2 definitions
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Bhanupaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Indian Journal of History of Science, 31(4), 1996: A fragment of the LAuhaśāstra of NāgārjunaBhānupāka (भानुपाक) refers to the process of “sun-heating” as explained in the Amṛtasāralauha.—It is powdered in an iron mortar with an iron pestle, washed of the charcoal and by adding plenty of water (or triphalā decoction) should be dried on fire and then in the sun. Lastly, it should be rubbed in an iron mortar or if it is not available, in a black stony one.
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Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsBhānupāka (भानुपाक):—Certain pharmaceutical produts are to be prepared by exposing them to sun rays
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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