Significance of Heating by puta
Heating by puta is a crucial technique in Rasashastra that involves applying heat to transform iron and enhance medicinal compounds. This method entails multiple cycles of heating and rubbing with juices, aimed at increasing the effectiveness of treatments like kharpara. Additionally, heating by puta is employed to improve the transformation of metals, often in conjunction with mercury, and is specifically applied to prepare medicinal mixtures in traditional processes, including the incineration of materials in earthen basins and crucibles.
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Hindu concept of 'Heating by puta'
Heating by puta in Hinduism encompasses various techniques involving heat application to transform metals and enhance medicinal properties, particularly in compounds like mercury, iron, and juices, through multiple heating cycles for effective incineration and treatment.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A method of mild heating used during the preparation of the medicinal compound, specifically mentioned for juices.[1] (2) A specific heating technique applied during the preparation of the compound that involves multiple cycles of heating and rubbing with juices.[2] (3) A method of increasing the temperature of the compound, which may enhance its properties or effectiveness.[3] (4) A traditional method of heating used in the preparation process of the medicine.[4] (5) A specific method of applying heat to the medicinal mixture.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) The act of applying heat through a method referred to as 'puta' to facilitate the transformation of iron during its incineration.[6] (2) A method of heat application that involves using puta to heat the Vaikranta, which is repeated multiple times for incineration.[7] (3) A specific method of applying heat to a diamond as part of the incineration process.[8] (4) A method of heating materials contained in earthen basins, typically used to process iron.[9]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Heating by puta occurs after each act of bhavana to enhance the treatment of kharpara.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) A process involving the application of heat to enhance the transformation of metals when mixed with mercury.[11]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) A particular method of heating used in traditional medicine to enhance the properties of certain substances.[12]