Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Kankushta (Rhubarb)
This page describes Kankushta (Rhubarb) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 58 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Kankushta (Rhubarb)” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Kankustha is full of essence. It is therefore not necessary to extract an essence from it....
Read full contents: Part 2 - Purification of Kankustha (an ore containing tin)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Equal quantities of incinerated mercury, iron, trikatu, kankustha, realgar, orpiment mica, cinnabar, kumbhi, roots of chitraka, bhringaraja, marisha, tanduliaka (tandulaka), copper pyrites, and hastishundi; and purified mercury and sulphur, each equal in quantity to one fourth the weight of the foregoing materials combined—are to be rubbed together for three days with ginger juice and made into a lump....
Read full contents: Treatment for fever (75): Mrita-sanjibana rasa
Indian Medicinal Plants [by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar]
“It lessens the intensity of fever, and acts gently on the bowels; thus it is a good substitute for rhubarb. As collyrium, it clears the sight. The snuff prepared from it clears the brain. It relieves toothache.” (R. N. Khory)....
Read full contents: 5. Thalictrum foliolosum, D.C.
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