Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Shankha (Conch shell)
This page describes Shankha (Conch shell) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 72 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]
Characteristics of Shankha (conch shell). Shankha is of two kinds, viz, the dakshinavarta i. e., that which has got its involution from left to right, and the vamavarta i.e. that which has got it in an opposite direction. None but the virtuous can procure the former. The latter does not indicate good fortune in the owner. The home-stead which contains a conch of the former description is the abode of the goddess of fortune, Such a shell Is a destroyer of an abnormal excess of the three doshas....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Shankha (conch shell)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Treatment for indigestion (22): Shankha rasa. Four tolas, each, of the ashes of the bark of tamarind and pancha-lavana are to be rubbed together with lime juice and dissolved with the same juice. Four tolas of purified conch-shell are to be heated by fire, and immersed in the solution....
Read full contents: Part 24 - Treatment for indigestion (22): Shankha rasa
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra [by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna]
—Kashisha), Ela, Gairika, Ushira and Shamkha (conch-shell) pasted with breast-milk should be applied to the affected organ in the manner of an Anjana (eye-salve). As an alternative, the powder or the Rasa-kriya of Dhataki and Syandana (D. R.—Chandana) mixed with breast-milk should be used as an Anjana....
Read full contents: Chapter X - Treatment of Pittaja Ophthalmia
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