Tamra Purification (Method 1)

TREATISE

Bruhad Nighantu Ratnakar

GLOSSARY

Prahar
Kalka

PROCESS

Go-Mutra (cow's fresh urine), Jambeer Swaras (see glossary) or Kalka (see glossary) prepared from Amlika and Shudh (purified) Tankan are mixed together to form a thick paste. The paste is applied to Tamra pieces which are then roasted over flames for 1 Prahar (see glossary) after which Shudh Tamra is obtained.

Tamra Purification (Method 1) - Ingredient Details

Jambeer

NOTE

Nighanturatnakar does not mention the nature of Agni (Tivra, Madhyam, Mand or flame intensity for cooking the Tamra mixture.

1 Prahar approx. 3 hours