Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Incineration of Pearl and Coral
This page describes Incineration of Pearl and Coral which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 79 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 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
All sorts of metals, makshika, manas-shila, tutthaka, abhra, haritala, mukta (pearl), pravala (coral), shukti (oyster-shell), ehapala, and cowri-shells are purified, if boiled with a solution of vegetable acids and alkalis (ksharas). Sulphur is purified, if boiled in the same way and then immersed (through a piece of dry cloth) into milk. Fourth process. See Process VI. page 172. Incineration of gems other than diamond. First process....
Read full contents: Introduction to Gems (ratna)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Charmara has the colour of a parrot; shuka-tundaka is yellowish; whereas hansapaka is as red as japa flower and coral, with white streaks here and there. Properties of hingula. Hingula is a destroyer of all the three doshas (i.e., abnormal excess of vayu, pitta, and kapha). It increases the power of digesting food, and is an excellent medicine for the cure and prevention of senile decay....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Hingula (cinnabar)
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Rotundity, whiteness, transparency and heaviness are the (good) qualities in a pearl. A good sapphire shines in the milk, spreads more lustre and tinge of its own colour. It should be declared as invaluable. The lapis lazuli of red-blue (colour) is excellent and should be used in a necklace and other (ornaments)....
Read full contents: Chapter 246 - The testing of Gems (ratna-pariksha)
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