Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Precautions to be taken during Mercurial medicine intake
This page describes Precautions to be taken during Mercurial medicine intake which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 28 in the book Rasachandamshu (Rasaratna Sangraha) translated into English by M. S. Krishnamurthy. This 19th century book deals with Ayurvedic therapeutics and alchemical processes, belonging the branch of science known as Rasashastra (medicinal alchemy). 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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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
The preparation and composition of a medicine should not be taught to a patient or to the public in general. A medicine which is very familiar to a patient and to the public becomes ineffective. If the preceptor is pleased, Shiva is pleased, if Shiva is pleased, Rasa (mercury) is pleased, and if Rasa is pleased, all metallurgical operations become undoubtedly successful....
Read full contents: Part 4 - Success in operations
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita [by Nayana Sharma]
The king should partake of the same by first offering some of the food to the sacred fire and the birds. 117 Experts in the science of poison-cure and physicians should be in attendance on him. 118 Before offering a medicine to the king, Kautilya says the physician should ensure its purity by tasting it himself. Besides, the cook and the pounder (i. e. , those who had prepared the medicine) should also be made to taste it. 119 Similar precautions are advised for drinks and water. 120...
Read full contents: Superintendent of the Royal Kitchen
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
It is a good rasayana (i.e. a medicine which, if used in the prescribed manner, can prevent and cure diseases and senility). It imparts long life to a healthy man (who takes it regularly). It is soothing....
Read full contents: Part 4 - Iron variety (c): Kanta iron
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