A Text Book of Rasashastra

Written by Dr. Vilas Dole and Dr. Prakash Paranjpe is a unique textbook in English on the subject. Incorporation of various tables, flow charts, line drawings and coloured photographs have enriched the book in its substance. Humble efforts of the authors to integrate Aruvedic philosophy with modern postulates and parameters add to the value of this book. This book will be of a great help not only to the 2nd Year students of Ayurved,a but also to researchers, teachers, scientist and people interestd n Ayurveda allover the world. About Author : Dr. Vilas Dole obtained the degree of B A M. & S. in 1969 from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, affiliated to Pune University. The post graduate degree of M D in Rasashastra was also obtained from the same institute. Dr. Dole is head of department of Rasashastra as well as Joint Director of Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Ayurveda in Tilak Mahavidyalaya. Dr. Prakash Pranjpe, graduated in Ayurveda B.A. M & S. from University of Pune, in 1974, and then secured M B B S degree from Nagpur University in 1981. Contents : Introduction to Rasashastra Terminology Science of Applicances Fireplace and Ancient Pyrometry Production of Mercury The Eight Staged Purification of Mercury Parads: Gati and Bandha Few Mercurial Formulations Classificationof Substances and Few General Procedures Uprasa Sadharana Rasa Metals Gemstones and Semi precious Stones Calcium Compounds Poisons and Semipoisons