Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Valuka Yantra (Sand bath device)/Lavana Yantra
This page describes Valuka Yantra (Sand bath device)/Lavana Yantra which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 131 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 2: Minerals (uparasa) [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Kharpara is reduced to fine ashes, if rubbed with mercury and subjected to heat for 8 hours, by means of a Baluka-yantra. Second process. Kharpara is incinerated, if it is placed over fire in an iron pot, and when smelted, mixed with saindhava salt being put upon it little by little, and turned constantly by means of a rod made of Palasha wood, Third process. Kharpara is incinerated, and as such, cures all sorts of diseases, if subjected to heat by means of a Lavana-yantra....
Read full contents: Part 4 - Incineration of kharpara
The Nilamata Purana [by Dr. Ved Kumari]
One is honoured in the world of Visnu by taking bath at Narayanasthana and a similar merit is stated to accrue at Ramatirtha and Bhavotsa. 1364. By taking bath at Sailaprstha and the holy place of Vaisravana, one is sure to possess wealth, wherever he may be born. 1365. Having bathed at Kamatirtha, a man obtains the fulfilment of his desires and having bathed at Apasarastirtha, he becomes possessed of beauty. 1366....
Read full contents: Verses 1301-1403
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
When dried, the glass bottle is to be turned up-side down in a Valuka-yantra which is to be duly filled with sands (see page 259 vol. I). The mouth of the vessel containing sands is then to he closed, as usual, and heated for thirty six hours by fire gradually increasing in intensity. When cooled, the medicine is to be taken out and powdered with the copper tube, two tolas of maricha, and half a tola of aconite....
Read full contents: Chapter 17 - Symptoms and Treatment of Medoroga (obesity)
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