Significance of Incinerated mercury
Incinerated mercury, as described in Rasashastra, refers to mercury that has undergone a burning process to remove organic impurities and is used as an essential ingredient in various medicinal formulations. This form of mercury enhances the efficacy of traditional medicine through its transformation and is included in mixtures for treating ailments like apasmara and rajayakshma. The process of incineration or high heat alters its properties, making it a significant component in preparation recipes for medicinal remedies.
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Hindu concept of 'Incinerated mercury'
Incinerated mercury in Hinduism denotes mercury that has been burned to enhance its medicinal properties. It serves as a key ingredient in various traditional remedies, particularly emphasizing its role in specific medicinal formulations for healing.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Incinerated mercury is a significant ingredient in the mixture, involved in creating the therapeutic pills.[1] (2) One tola of incinerated mercury used in the preparation of the medicinal lump.[2] (3) A substance mentioned in the text that entails its own set of prohibitions during medication, particularly parpati.[3] (4) Mercury that has been subjected to burning, used as a key ingredient in a medicinal preparation process.[4] (5) A chemical substance that is to be combined with sulphur as part of a preparation process.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) A form of mercury that has been subjected to high heat, used in medicinal preparations attributed to Ravana.[6] (2) A component in the iatro-chemical remedies for vomiting, mixed with other substances to create a medicinal preparation.[7] (3) A substance used in various medicinal preparations, notably for treating conditions like rajayakshma.[8] (4) Mercury that has been subjected to high heat, used in traditional medicine for its properties.[9] (5) A form of mercury that has been burnt or purified, often used in medicinal preparations.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Mercury that has been burned or heated to enhance its efficacy in the killing of metals.[11] (2) Mercury that has been subjected to a process of incineration, used in the incineration of iron.[12] (3) A component of the second prescription, used for its presumed healing properties in medicine.[13] (4) Mercury that has undergone a burning process and is used in combination with iron for incineration to aid in transformation.[14] (5) Mercury that has been subjected to incineration, used in conjunction with other materials for enhancing medicinal properties.[15]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) Mercury that has been subjected to high temperatures resulting in its ash form, theoretically enhancing its medicinal properties.[16]