Dhatu Varga (Metals)

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Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature [by Sulekha Biswas]

Dhatus were classified in Anjavijja into categories: manidhatu (gems) and loha (metals). Probably Yavanajataka s notion of dhamya, something which is bright, was applied to the word dha tu, excluding those which are adhamya or dull. [[[ p. 18 ]]] VIII-18 The metals used were gold, silver, copper, lead, trapu or tin, harakuda or brass, Kala loha (pig iron), kansa loha (bronze), bahu loha (many metal alloy) etc. Also mentioned were tikkhaloha (cast iron) and mundaloha (wrought iron)....

Read full contents: 7. Materials discussed in the Angavijja and Amarakosha

Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita [by Laxmi Maji]

First one deals with the minerals and metals with properties, Shodhana, Marana etc. The second part includes the Rasayogas or formulations in various diseases. The book is divided into four chapters. In the first chapter describes Parada, Varga, Uparasa, Gandhaka, Vajra, Vaikranta, Abhraka, Haratala, Manahshila, kharpara, Tuttha, Vimala, Makshika, Kashisha, Kantapashana, Varatika, Anjana, Hingula, Shilajatu, Gairika, Kankushtha, Tankana, Shankha and Dhatu....

Read full contents: Rasendrasara Sangraha (Ayurveda book)

History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) [by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society]

Hence it is also included in the category of Dhatu (dhatu) in a general way though it is usually given the significant name of (mala) or waste matter in particular Thus the word Dhatu (dhatu) includes in its category:— 1. The primary three functional organizations, i. e. the triumvirate which is the primary organization in each and every unit of life. 2....

Read full contents: Chapter 6 - Method of Nomenclature

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