Dirghamusha, Dīrghamūṣā, Dirgha-musha: 2 definitions
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Dirghamusha 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.
The Sanskrit term Dīrghamūṣā can be transliterated into English as Dirghamusa or Dirghamusha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraDīrghamūṣā (दीर्घमूषा) is a Sanskrit technical term corresponding to “Cow-nipple Like Crucible”. It is commonly used in Rasaśāstra literature (Medicinal Alchemy) such as the Rasaprakāśasudhākara or the Rasaratna-samuccaya. Dīrghamūṣā is a tool often used in various Ayurvedic recipes and Alchemical preparations.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: AlchemyPottery: Forays into Alchemical PotteryDirgha-musha:—Generally made of iron, a long crucible. Preparation: make ordinary musha cover its top with a dish (sarava) seal the joints, attach long tube similar to Dhattura-puspa to the Samputa through hole in its middle.
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