Alchemy and Metallic Medicines in Ayurveda
author: Vaidya Bhagwan Dash
edition: 2003, Concept Publishing Company
pages: 236
ISBN-10: 8170220777
ISBN-13: 9788170220770
Topic: Rasashastra
Chapter VI - Processing Other Metals and Minerals
This page describes Processing Other Metals and Minerals which is the sixth chapter (adhyaya) located on 102 in the book Alchemy and Metallic Medicines in Ayurveda composed by Vaidya Bhagwan Dash. This book exposes the utility of metals and minerals with regards to Ayurveda and Rasashastra (Medicinal alchemy), treating on its origin, history and development, as well as mercury, Ayurvedic recipes and more. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) [by A. Yamuna Devi]
Metals and essential minerals traded are presented under this section. (a) Precious stones (II. 9. 91-111; pp. 221-25): Amarakosha lists synonyms of gold both wrought and unwrought termed hiranyam as base metal–kushyam, emerald–garutmat, ruby–shonaratnam, pearl–mauktika and coral–pravala....
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Introduction to Metals (dhatu). There are seven metals, viz. gold, silver, copper, iron, zinc, tin, and lead. The mixed metals are three in number, viz. brass, bell-metal, and vartaka. They are called dhatus (from dha=to sustain), simply because they prevent senility and thinness, and cure fever and other diseases, and thus sustain the system. Superiority of metallic drugs....
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Kautilya Arthashastra [by R. Shamasastry]
The heavier the ores, the greater will be the quantity of metal in them (satvariddhi)....
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[Alchemy and Metallic Medicines in Ayurveda: index]
[About the Author (Vaidya Bhagwan Dash)]
[Preface]
[Introduction]
[Introduction (2): Superiority of Mineral Drugs]
[Introduction (3): Distinctive Features]
[Introduction (4): Purpose of processing]