Text Book of Rasa Sastra
author: K. Rama Chandra Reddy
edition: 2010, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Bhawan
pages: 618
ISBN-13: 9788189986414
Topic: Rasashastra
History of Rasashastra (51): Rasayana
This page describes History of Rasashastra (51): Rasayana located on page 38 in the book Text Book of Rasa Sastra composed by K. Rama Chandra Reddy. This book contains a collection of scientific articles based on the principles of Rasasastra (Rasashastra) and contains Sanskrit text of ancient literature, as well as modern English scientific documentation. 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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Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) [by G. D. Jayalakshmi]
Rasashastra considers minerals and metals which are mainly Bhumija in origin (obtained from earth). Mercury, known as Parada is one among them. According to references available in Rasashastra classical texts, initially Parada was used for lohavada (a process of converting lower metals in to higher one); but as time passed, its use for dehavada (treating diseases) was brought into medicine and was successfully used. Thus evolved its use in the treatment of diseases....
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Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita [by Laxmi Maji]
History of Ayurveda. Estimation of the time of history of Ayurveda since its origin is not possible exactly because the recorded history is available only from the Buddha period (600 B. C). Based on collected pieces of evidence like Vedic literature, archaeological excavations, reports of scientists, geologists etc. the history can be framed, estimated and classified as follows– 1. A) Prehistoric period (stone age civilization) a....
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) [by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society]
This is that very Cyavana-prasha [cyavanaprasha], the elixir of the Rishi Cyavana, which is celebrated as the high est Rasayana [rasayana]. It is specially recommended for the cure of cough and dyspnea and as a body-builder for the wasted, for those suffering from pectoral lesions, for the old and for children. It also subdues such disorders as loss of voice, diseases of the chest, diseases of the heart, thirst and disorders of the rheumatic condition....
Read full contents: Chapter 1a - The Virtues of the Chebulic (abhaya) and Emblic Myrobalans (amalaki)
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[Preface]
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