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Parad Purification (Alternate Method 2)

PROCESS

Hingul (Cinnnbar) is processed in a decoction/juice prepared or procured from Paribhadra/ Changeri/ Jambeer (juice is preffered).The treated Parada is then subjected to the Patana sanskar (sublimation process as described earlier within the eight-sanskaras of Parad). Parada obtained after the patna-sanskar is transferred to an Khalvayantra and vigourously blended with Haridra powder (1/16th the weight of Parada) and Saindhav Lavan (weight not mentioned, advisably must be equal to that of Haridra) for a period of two days. The mixture is then washed with water and strained through a cloth to obtain purified Parada.The Parad so purified is collected and stored for use.

Parad Purification (Alternate Method 2) - Ingredient Details

NOTE

Apart from the eighteen sanskaras we also come across certain procedures to purify Parada in one step. Few references collected from certain texts of authority have been discussed below. Ayurveda physicians inform that Parada treated or purified with below procedures must again be treated to 8 sanskara of Deh-Vada before use as medicine. Apparently there are certain Vaidyas who directly utilise Parada in medicine after udertaking above mentioned procedure. While both information data might be true and beneficial it is always advisable to use Parada as medicine after treating it with al 8 sanskaras of Deh-Vada as mentioned in the treatise.