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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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Click here for Rasa Shastra Terminology / Glossary

Click here for Bibliography & Recommended Reading

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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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 Arka

Khasabeeja

Dhattura Langali

Karaveera

Gunja

Kuchala

VijayaJayapalaBhallataka

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Sehunda

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 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’strumpet.

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 aseed pod to mature in its

place.

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Gunja Preparation

Remove Gunja from waterand 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 exudedfrom 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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Puta Temperature Slide 3

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