Parpatirasa, Parpaṭīrasa, Parpati-rasa: 1 definition
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Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraParpaṭīrasa (पर्पटीरस) or simply Parpaṭī refers to various Ayurvedic recipes defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 2, dealing with jvara: fever) and the fifth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 4, Hikkā: hiccough and Śvāsa: asthma). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). Pārvatīśaṅkara is an ayurveda treatment and should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.
Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., parpaṭī-rasa): “the minerals (uparasa), poisons (viṣa), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.” (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)
Rasashastra (रसशास्त्र, rasaśāstra) is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Parpati, Rasa.
Full-text: Amaparpati, Parpati.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 63 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (35): Ama-parpati rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Treatment for fever (140): Parpati rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Treatment for fever (149): Visama-jvarantaka rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 25 - Symptoms and treatment of Unmada (insanity)
Chapter 24 - Symptoms and treatment of Apasmara (epilepsy)
Chapter 12 - Symptoms and treatment of Worms and Bacilli (krimi)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 13 - Mercurial operations (11): Swooning of mercury (murchhana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]