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Rasa Shastra The Art of Vedic Alchemy Vol.3 concludes the processing on a number of different organic Rasa materials.
This latest edition in the series focuses on three main areas of research. Visha and Upavisha (poisonous plants) including Aconite, Datura and Nux Vomica - Chemical Analysis (XRD & SEM) tests and thermal testing of Puta (Burning Pits).
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Vatsanabha Preparation
The dried Vatsanabha root is then placed into a mortar and ground into a fine powder.
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Khasabeeja
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Arka (Calotropis gigantea) Arka (Calotropis gigantea)
Warning: some parts of the plant detailed in this section are of a toxic nature and should be handled under strict supervision in a controlled environment. Avoid skin and eye contact
with protective latex gloves and safety glasses.
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Dhattura Preparation
The distinctive flowing trumpet of the Datura stromonium variety.
If the trumpet points toward the skies it signifies a devil’s trumpet, a downward direction indicates an angel’s trumpet.
The scent from this plant is amazingly rich and intoxicating.
After only 2 days of flowering its trumpet will detach and hang by a thread, allowing a seed pod to mature in its place.
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Gunja Preparation
Remove Gunja from water and dry under sunlight.
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Khasabeeja Preparation
Distinctive Khasabeeja flower head.
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Jayapala Preparation
After 24 hours remove seeds and dry on absorbent paper towels.
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Jayapala Preparation
Pressing down firmly between the fingers should split the seed casing.
If extra pressure is required place the seed on a hard work surface and press downward against it.
The image opposite shows Jayapala free of its outer casing.
Caution: Gloves are generally worn when handling Jayapala due to croton oil being exuded from the shelled seed.
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Bhallataka Preparation
Mix Bhallataka and jaggery in a pestle and mortar.
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Kuchala Preparation
Place 100g of Kuchala seed into a course cloth and fold into a pottali bag.
Kuchala will need to be given dola yantra at this point in its purification processing.
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Gorvara & Puta Preparation
Scoop a small amount of Gorvara into a plastic cake mould and press the contents down firmly to fill the mould.
Using a raised stone or brick base will make the job of removing the cake easier.
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Gorvara & Puta Preparation
Gaja puta after about one hour of burning.
During its 4 hour burning period, this gaja puta reached a temperature of around 960°C
For more information about gaja puta temperature see puta temperature section.
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SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) Images SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) Images
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