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PREPARATION
Shudh (purified) Parad 4 Tola and Shudh Gandhak 2 Tola are blended to form a Kajjali. Swarn Bhasma 2 Tola and Tamra Bhasma 3 Tola are mixed with the Kajjali to form a fine blend. The Kajjali mixture is processed with Kumari Swaras for 7 days till a uniform blend is achieved. Each day fresh Swaras is used. The Kajjali-mixture is mixed with small amounts of Shudh Gandhak and the entire mixture is bandaged with a cloth in shape of a poultice. This poultice in Ayurveda terminology is known as Pottali. The Pottali is then transferred to an earthen vessel which is filled with Shudh Gandhak in a quantity equal to the weight of the Pottali. Another earthen vessel is placed over it and both the vessels are sealed with clay and mud. A small hole is cut at top of the earthen vessel and a small rod which exactly fits the hole is inserted to facilitate stirring of the ingredients and to check the process. The entire setup is placed in a Valukayantra (see glossary) which is exposed to constant low flame (Mrudu-Agni) for 2 hours. On cooling the inner contents of the Pottali are procured and stored. This formulation is called Hemgarbh RasHemgarbh Ras. - Ingredient Details
NOTE
- Hemgarbh Ras is cooked in a Pottali and hence it is also known as Hemgarbh-Pottali Ras.
- Aushadhigundharmshastra advocates the addition of Sameerpannag Ras 1/2 Tola as a content while preparing Hemgarbh Ras.
- The above preparation method of Hemgarbh Ras involves difficult steps like cooking in Valukayantra with constant check using stirrer. As per Vrudhvaidyaparampara ,this steps are omitted and Pottali containing Hemgarbh Ras is simply cooked in an iron pan containing Shudh Gandhak. This method is mentioned by Aushadhigundharmshastra.
- Kajjali prepared in the above formulation must adhere or comply with the Kajjali preparation description and standards as mentioned in various Ayurveda treatise.(see glossary)
- 1 Tola approx. 11gm
SUGGESTED READING
Aushadhigundharmshastra.