[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c4.s6.52 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.52 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.52 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s6.52](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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\*. - [Previous: c4.s6.51](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.51) - [Next: c4.s6.53](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.53) - [Up: c4.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.52](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.52) · Pramāṇa