Vyomashma (Jade): Shodhana, Marana, Qualities, Dose
Vyomashma has a green colour. It’s Pishti is widely used. According to Bouddha religion, it is considered as Prasada of Lord Buddha. It is usually…
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Sphatikamani (Rock Crystal): Qualities, Shodhana, Marana, Dose
Sphatika mani is cubical, having 6 surfaces, and smooth. It can cut through the glass on rubbing. It is white in colour, but is available…
Pairojaka (Turquoise): Types, Qualitis, Shodhana, Marana, Dose
Pairojaka has white – greenish colour. In yester centuries, Turky was known as Paroj desha. Due to its abundance in Paroj desha, the name Pairojakam…
Rajavarta (Lapis Lazuli): Types, Qualities, Shodhana, Marana, Dosage
Rajavarta is a famous Uparatna. It is useful to mitigate the effects of Shanigraha. It is also made artificially. It changes its colour during summer….
Chandrakanta (Moon Stone): Qualities, Shodhana, Marana, Dose
Chandrakanta is a type of Sphatika. It yields water if kept under Moon light. T is a compound of Sodium, Aluminium, Silica and Oxygen. Relative…
Ratna (Gemstones): Introduction, Types, Qualities, Ayurvedic Uses
Ratnas or Gems are the precious stones which symbolize wealth and power. Gems are commonly used in the preparation of jewels. But in Rasashastra gems…
Uparasa Prakarana: Introdcution, Types, Qualities
In processing of Parada, after Maharasa, Uparas have a significant role. Uparasas hold a very high position in the field of Rasashastra because without them,…
Manashila (Realgar): Types, Qualities, Shodhana, Satwapatana, Dose
Manashila is a Uparasa according to Rasashastra. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary disorders, toxic conditions, indigestion etc. Chemical formula of Manashila…
Gairika (Red oxide of Iron): Synonyms, Types, Shodhana, Marana, Qualities
Gairika is an ore of iron. It is called as red oxide of iron. It is available in its free form. Nowadays, from this ore…
Vaidurya (Cat’s Eye/Chrysoberyl): Types, Qualities, Shodhana, Marana, Dosage
Appearance of Vaidooryam is similar to the eye of Cat. So the name is Cat’s eye or Vidalaksha. Its main chemical ingredients are Aluminium and…