Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Precautions to be taken during Mercurial medicine intake
This page describes Precautions to be taken during Mercurial medicine intake which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 28 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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Alchemy in India and China [by Vijaya Jayant Deshpande]
If not, then they were responsible for the introduction of mercurial medicines into India from China, during their long intercourse with it between the second and tenth century AD. In India the three practices of metallurgy, alchemy and medicine were interlinked and inter-dependent. Alchemy developed considerably in the medieval period, when it borrowed from the former metallurgical, botanical and medical knowledge....
Read full contents: 9. Introduction to the Rasaratnasamuccaya of Vagbhata (14th century)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Mercurial operations prove successful by the grace of God, if carried on by those who are persevering in every way; who are instructed by preceptors; who are patronised by kings; who avoid the following of too many pursuits; who regard mercury as the greatest of all earthly objects; who are rich; who are encouraged by the public; who are efficient in the knowledge of doses, apparata, and proper heating of the metals; and who are acquainted with all sorts of medicines....
Read full contents: Part 4 - Success in operations
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Kanta iron of the name of Bhramaka and Chumbaka are commendable for use in medicines intended for cure of diseases. Karshaka and Dravaka are commendable for use in mercurial operations and in medicines intended for cure of diseases as well as for prevention and cure of senile decay. Mercury can be compared to a wild elephant, whereas kanta iron to a goad which serves to control its wildness. Kanta iron is to be obtained direct from mines....
Read full contents: Part 4 - Iron variety (c): Kanta iron
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