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Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: History of Science in South Asia: Making Gems in Indian Alchemical LiteratureBorax (in Sanskrit: Taṅkaṇa) is used as an ingredient in the recipe of Matsyakajjala (“fish black”), according to the Vādakhaṇḍa section of the Rasaratnākara (lit. “jewel mine of mercury”): a 13th century alchemical work in Sanskrit written by Nityanātha.—Both Borax (taṅkaṇa) and Natron and can also be used as mordants in textile dyeing processes, each contributing further to the colour fastness of the dye and its colour intensity. Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa, Roxb.) fixes the colour, but also gives it a greater vibrancy. When you add these ingredients to a lac dye and water mixture, the colour of the dye noticeably changes: The addition of natron changes the brownred of the lac to a deep purple-red, as does the addition of borax (taṅkaṇa). Lodhra brings about a more pinkish red. All three together result in a deep burgundy dye.
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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Full-text (+105): Tankana, Kanakakshara, Dhatuvallabha, Rasashodhana, Lohashleshana, Pacanaka, Malatitiraja, Lehina, Rasaghna, Shitakshara, Lohadravin, Dravakara, Tanga, Lohashuddhikara, Dhatudravaka, Malatiksharaka, Shvetatankana, Rangakshara, Dhatumarini, Trikshara.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 4 - Alkaline substance (4): Tankana (borax) < [Chapter XXVIII - Kshara (akalis)]
Part 4 - Liquefaction of gold < [Chapter I - Metals (1): Suvarna (Gold)]
Part 4 - Extraction of essence of Rajavarta < [Chapter XXV - Gems (15): Rajavarta (quartz amethyst or lapis lazuli)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 38 - Treatment for indigestion (36): Dvitiya-kravyada rasa < [Chapter IV - Irregularity of the digesting heat]
Treatment for fever (45): Pancha-vaktra rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Treatment for fever (111): Jvara-sudana rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 2 - Symptoms and treatment of Rajayakshma (Phthisis or consumption)
Chapter 11 - Symptoms and treatment of Gulma (tumour in the belly)
Chapter 26 - Symptoms and treatment of Amavata (gout and rheumatism)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.12.287 < [Chapter 12 - The Lord’s Wandering Throughout Navadvīpa]
Verse 1.12.19 < [Chapter 12 - The Lord’s Wandering Throughout Navadvīpa]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Materials (b): Silver < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
1.1. Materials (a): Gold < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Extraction of essence from earthworm < [Chapter XXV - Uparasa (25): Bhunaga (earthworm)]
Part 3 - Extraction of essence from tuttha < [Chapter V - Uparasa (5-6): Tuttha and Sasyaka (copper sulphate)]
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