The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.52

c4.s6.52

*Shadguna balijárita rasa sindura* is thus prepared. Take of mercury and sulphur equal parts, and prepare *Rasa sindura* as already described by sublimation in a glass bottle. On the second day, mix this *Rasa sindura* with an equal quantity of sulphur and again sublime the compound. Repeat the process in this way, six times. This preparation is considered superior to the ordinary *Rasa sindura*.