Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Ashta Samskara of Parada (Eight special pharmaceutical procedures of Mercury)
This page describes Ashta Samskara of Parada (Eight special pharmaceutical procedures of Mercury) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 15 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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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
shiksha | vibhindo itivi-bhindo | asmai | catvari | ayuta | dadat | ashta | parah | sahasra...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 8.2.41
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita [by Nayana Sharma]
The use of mercury (parada/sutara) in external application and as an antidote is noteworthy. The reference to mercury in Caraka Samhita is controversial. The term rasa appearing in the treatise in the chapter on dvivraniya cikitsa is interpreted as parada by commentator Cakrapanidatta; but the same term occurring in yet another chapter is not identified as the same element. 9. We may point out that the classification of diseases given by Sushruta is more comprehensive and detailed....
Read full contents: The Samhitas (Introduction)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Synonyms and Characteristics of Parada (mercury). The following are the synonyms of Parada (mercury): Rasaraja, Rasendra, Maharasa, Jiba, Sivabirja, Rasa, Suta, and all the names applicable to Siva (God) himself. Parada has six different kinds of taste, (vis., sweet, sour, saline, pungent, bitter and astringent). It has a soothing effect upon the human system, and is the destroyer of the three different kinds of doshas (faults)....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Synonyms and Characteristics of Parada (mercury)
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