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History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s1.t2: A. Metallic Compounds Consisting Gold

History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s1.t2

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A. Metallic Compounds Consisting Gold

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1. Brāhma Rasāyana (CS. Ci. 1/1/58) is a compound of Gold, Silver, Copper and Iron alongwith Coral powder and indicated for Rasāyana purpose.

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2. Aindra Rasāyana (CS. Ci. 1/3/24-29) is a compound of Gold and contains gold powder in two yava (barley grain) quantity.

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3. Lohādi Rasāyana (CS. Ci. 1/3/15-23) is in fact not a metallic compound rather through this the method of converting metals into Añjanābha (Collyrium like) fine powder form and their method of internal use as Rasayana are described. Though, this method is mainly described for Iron it may also be applicable in case of other metals like Gold, Silver and Copper etc.

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4. Triphalā Rasāyana IV (CS. Ci. 1/3/46-47) is a gold compound or compound of all the other metals (Tin, Lead, Copper, Silver and Iron). In this the metals are used in fine powder form.

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5. Indrokta Rasāyana (CS. Ci. 1/4/22-23) is a compound of Gold, Silver, Copper and Iron. In this fine powder of metals is used in 1/16th part alongwith Coral, Quartz, Pearl, Cat's eye and Conch Shell powder.

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6. Nyāgrodhādi Leha (CS. Ci. 27/30) is a Gold compound and contains gold powder alongwith other drugs and indicated for Urustambha (Stiffness of thigh).

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7. Savarṇīkaraṇa Lepa (CS. Ci. 25/116) is a Gold compound to be applied as paste externally and contains Gold powder and Rasottama (mercury).

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8. Varṇakara Lepa (CS. Ci. 25/117) is a Gold compound and contains Hematite, Copper and Ferrous Sulphate in addition to gold powder.

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9. Hema Cūrṇa Prayoga (CS. Ci. 23/239-240), this Gold powder alone is advised for internal use for nutralising the effect of poisons and also of copper powder.

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