The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.18

c4.s6.18

4. *Rakta bhasma*. The red preparation called *Rakta bhasma* or *Rasa sindura*² is prepared in a variety of ways. The following is one of them. Take of mercury and sulphur equal parts, rub together with the juice of the red buds of *Ficus Bengalensis* (*vata*) for three days successively, introduce the mixture within a bottle and heat it in a sand-bath for twelve hours. A red deposit will adhere below