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Borax means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Borax (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 (+114): Tankana, Lehina, Dhatuvallabha, Kanakakshara, Lohadravin, Pacanaka, Rasashodhana, Rasaghna, Shitakshara, Lohashleshana, Tanga, Malatitiraja, Tangana, Dhatudravaka, Dravakara, Tagara, Shvetatankana, Dhatumarini, Malatiksharaka, Lohashuddhikara.
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
An ameliorative standard operating procedure (s.o.p) of diuretic ayurvedic drug tankana (borax) purification < [2024, Issue 05, May]
X-ray diffraction analysis of mrityunjaya rasa < [2021, Issue 8, August]
Utility of herbs with its physicochemical parameter in oral health: a review < [2021, Issue 7, July]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Comperehencive review of Tankana < [Vol. 3 No. 04 (2018)]
Standardization and Quality Assurance of Dadrughni Vati (Lepa) and Dadrughna... < [Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)]
A detail review of types of Kshara with special emphasis on Rasashastra < [Vol. 5 No. 04 (2020)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Scientific validation of siddha herbomineral formulation linga mathirai < [2019: Volume 8, December issue 13]
Review of Karasooda Sathu Parpam for managing renal stones. < [2020: Volume 9, July issue 7]
Formulation and evaluation of multipurpose herbal cream < [2022: Volume 11, May special issue 6]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 4 - Alkaline substance (4): Tankana (borax) < [Chapter XXVIII - Kshara (akalis)]
Introduction to Alkalis (kshara)
Part 4 - Liquefaction of gold < [Chapter I - Metals (1): Suvarna (Gold)]
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)
Studies on standardisation of tribhuvanakirti rasa < [Volume 15 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1996]
Standardisation studies on some mercurials of siddha system* < [Volume 13 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1993]
Effect of Sivanaar Amirtham and Ayakkantha Chendooram on inflammation. < [Volume 18 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1998]
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