Critical Review of Rasaratna Samuccaya: A Comprehensive Treatise of Indian Alchemy

Rasaratna Samuccaya (RRS) a 13th century C.E. alchemical treatise, authored by Vāgbhaṭa, is a useful compilation related to preparation and properties of drugs of mineral and metallic origin. This text throws light on the state of Indian expertise in the field of alchemy regarding the extraction, pu...

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Main Authors: Dhirajsingh Rajput Sumersingh, Rohit Gokarn, Chandrashekhar Y Jagtap, R Galib, B J Patgiri, P K Prajapati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Ancient Science of Life
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Online Access:http://www.ancientscienceoflife.org/article.asp?issn=0257-7941;year=2016;volume=36;issue=1;spage=12;epage=18;aulast=Sumersingh