Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Puta (Quantum of heat)
This page describes Puta (Quantum of heat) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 133 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 “Puta (Quantum of heat)” according to 193 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Purified and powdered iron is to be mixed with the juice of danti leaves, and exposed to the heat of the sun for one day, the juice being applied as many times as necessary for the moistening of the iron powder, whenever it is dried. The iron is then to be dried and subjected to heat at night by puta. It is then to be taken out of the puta, when cooled of itself, and again mixed with the juice, and exposed to the heat of the sun....
Read full contents: Part 6 - Incineration of iron (1-25)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Then, while still hot, it is to be subjected to puta, and then while still hot, is to be soaked with fresh milk, which is to be dried up by heat. This process of soaking and rubbing the mica with milk, and then drying it up by application of heat, and then subjecting it to puta is to be performed 21 times. It is to be turned frequently in a cauldron or in an earthen pot, at the time it is roasted, after it has been soaked and rubbed with milk....
Read full contents: Part 4 - Process for creation of Dhanya-abhra (paddy mica)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
One part, each, of mercury, sulphur, and mica, two parts, each, of iron and copper and six parts of incinerated cowri-shells are to be rubbed with the juice of betel leaves, and subjected to heat by Gaja-puta. When cooled by radiation of heat, the puta is to be broken open, and the medicine taken out....
Read full contents: Part 10 - Treatment for enlargement of spleen and liver (9): Lokanatha rasa
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