Rasajalanidhi, Rasa-jala-nidhi: 1 definition
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Rasajalanidhi 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraRasajalanidhi (रसजलनिधि) is the name of a compilation of 5 volumes dealing with Rasaśāstra (Indian alchemy) and contains various chemical processes, Iatro-chemical preparations, Ayurvedic recipes and other information dealing with medicinal alchemy and chemistry. The Sanskrit verses are collected from various sources.
The first volume deals with the initiation of a pupil, setup of a laboratory and the process and purification techniques of Mercury. The second volume deals the medicinal characteristics of at least 25 uparasa (minerals). The third volume deals primarily with metals (dhātu), gems (ratna) and alkalis (kṣāra) and describes processes such as purification, incineration and liquefaction. The fourth volume deals with Iatro-chemical recipes for the treatment of afflictions such as fever (jvara) and diarrhea (atisara). The fifth volume deals with the symptoms and treatment of various afflictions.
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: Jala, Nidhi, Rasa, Raca, Niti.
Full-text (+886): Tamra, Svarna, Rasaka, Sisaka, Kharpara, Gandhaka, Banga, Batarakta, Ghee, Angula, Gairika, Bimbisi, Saindhava, Ghrita, Abhra, Yashada, Sphatikari, Rati, Tangana, Tubari.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 24 - Hindu Chemistry before the advent of the Mahomedans < [A Brief History of Indian Chemistry and Medicine]
Part 1 - Introduction (justifying ancient Indian knowledge of the use of mercury) < [A Brief History of Indian Chemistry and Medicine]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
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