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Rasa Shastra The Art of Vedic Alchemy Vol.2 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 striking blue hooded figure of the flower giving the name monkshood.
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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 devils trumpet, a downward direction indicates an angels 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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Karaveera Preparation
Ingredients Karaveera (Nerium indicum & Nerium odorata - red varieties) Godugdha (Milk) Ghee Caution! All parts are highly poisonous and many deaths have been caused by the ingestion of leaves, flowers, bark and roots. The most commonly used parts of Karaveera are its roots and root bark. Preparation of Karaveera is of two methods, internal (Dola Yantra method) or external (infusion into ghee).
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Gunja Preparation
Remove Gunja from water and dry under sunlight.
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Jayapala Preparation
Jayapala seeds after removal of shells. Any loose remaining pieces of skin can be picked away by hand.
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Bhallataka Preparation
When cut, Bhallataka will ooze a heavy black (non water soluble) oil. It is this oil that carries its most potent properties. Nuts should be examined for a good content of this black oil as older specimens may tend to dry out over time. Luckily Bhallataka has excellent longevity properties, after harvesting these nuts can be stored for over two years without noticeable loss of potency.
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