Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Qualities of purified Sulphur
This page describes Qualities of purified Sulphur which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 47 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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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
This is how the gems are purified. Third process. All sorts of metals, makshika, manas-shila, tutthaka, abhra, haritala, mukta (pearl), pravala (coral), shukti (oyster-shell), ehapala, and cowri-shells are purified, if boiled with a solution of vegetable acids and alkalis (ksharas). Sulphur is purified, if boiled in the same way and then immersed (through a piece of dry cloth) into milk. Fourth process. See Process VI. page 172. Incineration of gems other than diamond. First process....
Read full contents: Introduction to Gems (ratna)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Sulphur contains two foreign matters, viz, particles of stone and poison. It is therefore to be purified very carefully. Impure sulphur gives rise to leprosy, inflammation, giddiness, diseases due to an excess of pitta, and loss of beauty, happiness, strength, and semen....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Gandhaka (sulphur)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Take incinerated haritala (orpiment) where it is so expressly mentioned, otherwise use orpiment, duly purified. Sulphur, realgar, and all the other remaining upa-rasas should be used after purification, and so also should poisons and minor poisons be. In case of kuchila (nux-vomica), it is to be purified and reduced to ashes by being fried with clarified butter. Guggulu should be used purified....
Read full contents: Part 19 - Directions for preparing a medicine with ingredients more than one
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