Significance of Heated by puta
Heated by puta in Rasashastra refers to a heating technique used in the processing of medicinal ingredients, specifically after each bhavana act during Kharpara preparation. This method is intended to activate or enhance the properties of the combined substances. It involves applying heat multiple times, which can potentially improve the compound's effects. The term 'puta' also signifies the specific technique and may involve certain traditional practices related to heating in the preparation of these medicinal compounds.
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Hindu concept of 'Heated by puta'
Heated by puta in Hinduism signifies a traditional method of applying heat to ingredients, enhancing their properties during processes like Kharpara, and refers to specific techniques for preparing medicinal compounds through repeated heat application.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A traditional heating method used to activate the properties of the ingredients in the mixture.[1] (2) The method of heating the crucible by a puta, which is a measure of distance.[2] (3) A method of preparing the compound through heat application, termed 'puta' in the context.[3] (4) A method of applying heat to the compound, potentially enhancing its properties or effects.[4] (5) Refers to the method of applying heat using an unspecified process or instrument referred to as 'puta'.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) This describes an additional heating method applied after each act of bhavana during the Kharpara processing.[6]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) This refers to the method of applying heat to Vaikranta multiple times as part of the incineration process.[7]