Rasasastra (The Mercurial System)
author: P. Himasagara Chandra Murthy
edition: 2008, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series office
pages: 568
ISBN-13: 9788170802768
Topic: Rasashastra
Rasasala (Pharmacy/Laboratory)
This page describes Rasasala (Pharmacy/Laboratory) located on pages 42-52 in the book Rasasastra (The Mercurial System) composed by P. Himasagara Chandra Murthy. This book introduces the general aspects of Rasasastra (Indian medicinal alchemy), such as Yantra (apparatus), Musa (crucible), Kosthi (stove) and Puta (incineration). 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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Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature [by Sulekha Biswas]
samyak vatayanopeta divyacitraih vicitrita the ideal rasa-sala or alchemical laboratory, well-ventilated, well-decorated and set in a pleasing environment (Rasaratna-samuccaya 6. 11-6. 58). The lay-out and the diversity of equipments were described in detail (Biswas, 1987:43-44)...
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Indian Medicinal Plants [by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar]
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Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) [by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja]
Bose s laboratory, the Bengal Chemical. After that, he managed another big laboratory in Lucknow, and then the Prayaga Pharmacy, a big medical shop based in Allahabad. When his business was at its peak, India s former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, his daughter Indira Gandhi and other relatives would come to purchase medicines from his shop. However, after some time Abhaya Carana Prabhu encountered many difficulties and eventually lost his shop....
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[Rasasastra (The Mercurial System): index]
[About the Author (P. Himasagara Chandra Murthy)]
[Introduction]