Prakashamusha, Prakāṣamūṣā, Prakasha-musha: 1 definition
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Prakashamusha 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 Prakāṣamūṣā can be transliterated into English as Prakasamusa or Prakashamusha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Indian Journal of History of Science, 31(4), 1996: MūṣāvijñānaPrakāṣamūṣā (प्रकाषमूषा) refers to an “open crucible” and is one of the two type of mūṣā (crucible) mentioned in the Gorakṣasaṃhitā 5.213 and Rasakāmadhenu 14.67,72. Accordingly, Mūṣā is classified into two categories. Prakāṣamūṣā (an open crucible) and Andhamūṣā or Mūkamūṣā (a closed crucible). Depending upon wether or not the ingredients could be exposed to air, or a volatile component let pass; either an open or a closed crucible was used in chemical operations.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Musha, Prakasha.
Full-text: Andhamusha, Mukamusha.
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