Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
by Bhudeb Mookerjee | 1938 | 47,185 words | ISBN-10: 8170305829 | ISBN-13: 9788170305828
This third volume of the Rasa-jala-nidhi deals with purification techniques of the Seven Metals (sapta-dhatu) and various Gems (ratna). It also deals with substances such as Alkalis (kshara), Salts (lavana), Poisions (visha) and Semi-poisions (upavisha) as well as various alcholic liquors. The Rasa-jala-nidhi (“the ocean of Iatrochemistry, or, che...
Part 1 - Essence of Earthworms
(note: See page 234, Vol, II.)
Gold is the essence of earthworms growing in the vicinity of gold mines. The nature of the essence of other earthworms is similarly ascertained with reference to the nature of their place of birth. Essence of earthworms (whether gold, silver, iron, or copper) is useful for the purpose of liquefaction of diamonds and other hard stones. It also increases the potency of mercury and diamonds.
Conclusion:
This concludes ‘Essence of Earthworms’ included in Bhudeb Mookerjee Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory. The text includes treatments, recipes and remedies and is categorised as Rasa Shastra: an important branch of Ayurveda that specialises in medicinal/ herbal chemistry, alchemy and mineralogy, for the purpose of prolonging and preserving life.