Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Rajavarta (Lapis lazuli)
This page describes Rajavarta (Lapis lazuli) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 68 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 4: Iatrochemistry [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
The compound, thus prepared, is to be mixed with one-eighth its quantity of incinerated vaikranta (garnet), one sixteenth its quantity of raja-varta (lapis lazuli), and equal quantity of rasaparpati (see page 262). It is next to be subjected to bhavana with the juice or decoction of the following, in succession:—ginger, guruchi, bhukadamba, bhringaraja, roots of chitraka, trikatu, tuber of ganja-kini, (carrot and turnip), and ginger (for the second time)....
Read full contents: Part 13 - Treatment of Piles (12): Trailokya-tilaka rasa
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Characteristics of Lapis lazuli (rajavarta. (a) The best type of this stone (which is a kind of quartz) has a blue colour with an admixture of slight red. It is heavy and smooth. Rajavartas of different description are inferior to these. (b) A genuine rajavarta is devoid of dirt, devoid of whiteness, smooth, blue, heavy, clear, having various sub colours, and beautiful like the neck of a pea-cock. Properties of Rajavarta....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Lapis lazuli (rajavarta
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
This medicine cores all the troubles caused by an improper use of Rajavarta rasa (1). Equal quantities of rajavarta (lapis lazuli), incinerated mercury, copper, and jasti-madhu are to be mixed together and roasted with a little Of clarified butter. Rajavarta rasa (2). Equal quantities of rajavarta, incinerated mercury, copper, and purified mercury are to be rubbed together with the decoction of jastimadhu and roasted with clarified butter....
Read full contents: Chapter 20 - Symptoms and Treatment of Madya-pana-vikara
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