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Patratala, ʲٰ: 2 definitions

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Patratala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)

Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstra

ʲٰ (पत्रता�):—One of the two main varieties of Tālaka (‘orpiment�), which is part of the uparasa group of eight minerals, according to the 鲹śܻ첹: a 13th century Sanskrit book on Indian alchemy, or, Rasaśāstra. It has a scally/rustic look and is the recommended variety for ⲹԲ. It is also known by the synonym Dalākhya.

: Indian Journal of History of Science: Rasaprakāśa-sudhākara, chapter 6

ʲٰ is the scally variety of Tālaka (“Orpiment�):—It contains ūṣm貹ٰ (small scales/layers), 𳾲ṇa (golden colour), guru (heavy in weight), snigdha (greasy), ܰ (brightly shining), bahusatva (containing more quantity of satva (metal-arsenic)). Its therapeutic property is ⲹԲ.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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