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Ayurveda (science of life)

Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)

Abhrakadruti (अभ्रकद्रुति, “liquefied mica”):—A physician, not acquainted with the process of making abhraka-druti (liquefied mica), is not capable of processing mercury (rasa). Similarly, without the druti (liquefaction) of loha (metals) and gems, processing of mercury is not possible. Abhraka-druti (liquefied mica) is rare in the three worlds. This could be achieved only if a person has the blessings of Lord Maheśvara. (according to the Rasadarpaṇa)

A person who was liquefied mica and who has controlled (effectively processed) mercury, has opened the doors of the heaven and the house of Kubera i.e., he attains salvation and great-wealth.

Source: Google Books: Iatro-chemistry of Āyurveda, Rasaśāstra

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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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Partial matches: Abhraka, Druti.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Abhrakadruti, Abhraka-druti; (plurals include: Abhrakadrutis, drutis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

Ambergris (Agnijara): An Ayurvedic Review of Its Properties and Uses < [2019: Volume 8, May issue 6]

A review article on ayurved prakash < [2022: Volume 11, May issue 5]

International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

Rasayana yoga in rasa ratna samuchchaya: a review < [2023, Issue 07, July]

Rasa bandha – an excogitation < [2018, Issue I, january,]

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