The Sanskrit term Tīkṣṇamukha can be transliterated into English as Tiksnamukha or Tikshnamukha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstra

Tīkṣṇamukha (तीक्ष्णमुख) or Tīkṣṇamukharasa is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 5, arśas: piles). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). However, since it is an ayurveda treatment it should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.

Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., tīkṣṇamukha-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)

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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.

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Partial matches: Tikshna, Mukha.

Ends with: Dirghatikshnamukha.

Full-text: Dirghatikshnamukha.

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