Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Qualities of purified Yellow orpiment
This page describes Qualities of purified Yellow orpiment which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 51 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 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
It is inferior in quality to the other varieties. (3) Godanta-haritala. Godanta-haritala is found in long bars, is very soft, has the appearance of cow’s teeth, is heavy, and yellow with blue streaks at the centre. (4) Vakadala-haritala. Vakadala-haritala is very soft and is generally known by the name of cold haritala, It has layers, is heavy, and can cure leucoderma and leprosy....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Haritala (orpiment)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Take incinerated haritala (orpiment) where it is so expressly mentioned, otherwise use orpiment, duly purified. Sulphur, realgar, and all the other remaining upa-rasas should be used after purification, and so also should poisons and minor poisons be. In case of kuchila (nux-vomica), it is to be purified and reduced to ashes by being fried with clarified butter. Guggulu should be used purified....
Read full contents: Part 19 - Directions for preparing a medicine with ingredients more than one
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
[. . . ] Brihajjabala Upanishad III. 21 Then after giving away the present (dakshina) unto Brahma, he should fetch Pulaka (yellow orpiment) for abatting the rigour of the fire and uttering the Mantra, “Aharishyami devanam” and so on (I shall cause thee, O fire, to be enkindled once again for protecting the austerities intended for the propitiation of the gods and shall presently cover thee with yellow orpiment), he should then cover the fire with yellow orpiment....
Read full contents: 14. Method of Preparation of Holy Ash (Bhasma)
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