Anandakanda 2.9.1

2.9.1

Āk, 2, 9
śrībhairavī /
kīdṛśī oṣadhī nātha rasakarmakarī śubhā /
kena vā bhasma sūtaśca kena vā khoṭabandhanam //

Ānandakanda, Chapter 2.9
Śrī Bhairavī said:
Of what nature is the auspicious herb, O Lord, that accomplishes alchemical work?
Or by what does quicksilver become ash, and by what is khoṭa fixation achieved?