Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Kshara Varga (Group of Alkalis)
This page describes Kshara Varga (Group of Alkalis) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 135 in the book Rasachandamshu (Rasaratna Sangraha) translated into English by M. S. Krishnamurthy. This 19th century book deals with Ayurvedic therapeutics and alchemical processes, belonging the branch of science known as Rasashastra (medicinal alchemy). This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana [by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna]
The alkali thus prepared is called the Kshara (alkali) of middling potency, which, if prepared without the subsequent addition (lit: throw-over) of the ashes of Katasharkara, etc., goes by the name of mild alkali (Mridu Kshara)....
Read full contents: Chapter XI - Alkaline cautery
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Introduction to Alkalis (kshara). The word “kshara” is derived from the root “kshar”, meaning “to remove”. The word is so named, simply because it removes dirt. The following are the three ksharas:—(1) java-kshara (a potassium carbonate prepared from the ashes of barley-ears), (2) svarji (refined natron), and (3) tankana (borax). The following are the four ksharas:—(1) svarji (refined natron), (2) ushara (sora—saltapetre—a sodium nitrate), (3) java-kshara, and (4) tankana....
Read full contents: Introduction to Alkalis (kshara)
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita [by Nayana Sharma]
This is from the method of processing of compounds like ksharas or alkalis which are a type of medicinal salts extracted from plants and used in cauterisation. Its method of preparation has been discussed in detail by Sushruta. Ksharas or alkalis are of two types: pratisaraniya (administered externally) and paniya (administered internally). The pratisaraniya kshara, according to potency, can be mild, moderate and strong....
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