Ratnagarbhpottali Ras

TREATISE

Bhaisajyaratnavalli

GLOSSARY

Gajput

PREPARATION

Rassindoor 1 Tola, Vajra Bhasma 1 Tola, Swarn Bhasma 1 Tola, Raupya Bhasma 1 Tola, Naag Bhasma 1 Tola, Loh Bhasma 1 Tola, Tamra Bhasma 1 Tola, Mauktik Bhasma 1 Tola, Swarn-Makshik Bhasma 1 Tola, Praval Bhasma 1 Tola, Shankh Bhasma 1 Tola and Shudh Tuthya 1 Tola are grinded together to form a fine blend. The mixture is processed in Kwaath prepared from Chitrak for 7 days till a uniform blend is achieved. The mixture is then carefully filled inside Shudh Kapardik (Pitt-Kapardik or Yellow variety of Kapardik is used) pieces which are sealed with a paste prepared from Go-Dugdh (Fresh Cow's Milk) and Shudh Tankan. The sealed Kapardik pieces are transferred to an earthen vessel. The vessel is covered with another earthen vessel. Both the vessels are sealed with clay and given a Gajput (see glossary). On cooling the inner mixture is procured and pounded to form a fine powder. The powder is again given 7 Bhavana(treatments) each of Nirgundi Swaras and Aradrak Swaras and final 21 Bhavana of Kwaath prepared from Chitrak .This formulation is called Ratnagarbhpottali Ras.