Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Jalashukti (Oyster shell)
This page describes Jalashukti (Oyster shell) which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 73 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Jalashukti (Oyster shell)” according to 125 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
The solidified compound is then to be powdered very fine, and mixed with one part of gold, eight parts, each, of iron, copper, and mica; two parts, each, of tin, red ochre, and coral; and one part, each, of pearls conch shell, and oyster shell are to be mixed together with water, and confined within two oyster shells, which are to be coated with mud and dried. This is then to be heated, by means of the labaka-puta. When cooled by radiation of heat, the medicine is to be taken out....
Read full contents: Treatment for fever (149): Visama-jvarantaka rasa
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
A pearl growing in a conch-shell is as white as the moon. It is globular, bright, and beautiful. It is as big as a plum fruit, and sometimes, so big as the egg of a pigeon. (g) Frog-Pearl. The pearls which sometimes grow in the heads of frogs are like snake-pearls. (h) Oyster-Pearl....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Pearl (mukta)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Similarly, the makshika which has the shape of an oyster shell and some other varieties having the colour of silver are the worst of all. As regards merit of these different varieties, it depends upon the quantity of gold contained in each. Svarna-makshika is so called because it contains a little of gold....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Characteristics of Pyrite (makshika)
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