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indicates mercury as an ingredient). Because of negative publicity and cost factor, the use of the classical rasayana formulas has declined considerably, and most of the preparations available now have herbal ingredients with a couple of mineral and animal products. The non-availability and wild life
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is a known example of ancient Indian medicine, in which he describes the procedure of transmuting base metals like mercury, into gold. Due to his contributions and insight in chemistry, he was appointed as chancellor in the university of Nalanda. From the 14th century onwards, many materials from
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Puri has given detailed account of classical formulations such as Amrit Rasayana, Brahm Rasayana, Jawahar Mohra, Kamdugdha Ras, Laxami Vilas Ras, Laxman Vilas Ras, Madanoday Modak, Makrdhawaj vati, Manmath Ras, Mukta Panchamrit Rasayana, Nari Kalyan Pak, Navjeevan Ras, Navratna Ras, Navratnakalp
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Rasayana therapy enriches rasa with nutrients to help one attain longevity, memory, intelligence, health, youthfulness, excellence of luster, complexion and voice, optimum development of physique and sense organs, mastery over phonetics, respectability and brilliance.
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Amrit, Panchamrit Ras, Paradi Ras, Ramchuramni Ras, Rattivalbh Pak, Shukar Amrit Vati, Smritisagar Ras, Suvarn Malini Vasant, Suvarn Vasant Malti, Swapanmehtank, Vasant Kusmakar Ras, Visha Rasaayana, Vrihda Vangeshwar Rasa.
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In contemporary times, rasāyana remains relevant through modern formulations combining herbal wisdom and scientific knowledge, reflecting a continued pursuit of well-being and vitality.
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and Nityanadhiya. Nagarjunacharya, was one of the prominent chemists in the history of Indian alchemy. He ran many experiments in his laboratory known as the "Rasashala". His book,
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These classical Rasayana formulas, contain a large number of ingredients, including minerals, pearl, coral and gems, and include a specially processed mercury (the word R
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Balasubramani, Subramani Paranthaman; Venkatasubramanian, Padma; Kukkupuni, Subrahmanya Kumar; Patwardhan, Bhushan (2011). "Plant-based Rasayana drugs from Ayurveda".
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sought to promote aspects of vitality. In pursuit of these matters, herbal prescriptions with many herbal substances, preserved in ghee and honey are given. Specific
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Rege, Nirmala N.; Thatte, Urmila M.; Dahanukar, Sharadini A. (1999). "Adaptogenic properties of six rasayana herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine".
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were diverse, but the effects attributed to a treatment were typically either longevity, health, intellect, sexuality or magical abilities.
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Vayalil, Praveen K.; Kuttan, Girija; Kuttan, Ramadasan (2002). "Rasayanas: Evidence for the Concept of Prevention of Diseases".
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The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments
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Wujastyk, Dagmar (2021). "On Attaining Special Powers through Rasāyana Therapies in Sanskrit Medical Literature".
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Scientific details of all the ingredients other than herbs used as rasayana in ayurveda are given.
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protection act has made the use of musk, amber, and parts of wild-life animals nearly impossible.
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Contains monographs and information on health benefits for rasayana herbs that are identified as
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were translated and integrated in the Persian texts written by Muslim scholars in South Asia.
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Early Indian alchemical texts discuss the use of prepared forms of mercury or cinnabar (see
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cave paintings, the Vishnustambha monument, and the Kondivade caves' processed wood sample.
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have a science similar to alchemy which is quite peculiar to them. They call it
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Ayurvedic Minerals, Gems and Animal Products for Longevity and Rejuvenation
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Tillotson, Alan Keith; Tillotson, Nai-shing Hu; Abel, Robert Jr. (2001).
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The current Rasayana formulas are based on such ingredients as amla (
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Rasaśāstra utilized alchemical processes involving substances like
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Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief
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Rasayan: Ayurvedic Herbs of Rejuvenation and Longevity
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Index

Rasayāna
a series
Alternative medicine

Alternative medicine
History
Terminology
Alternative veterinary medicine
Quackery
Rise of modern medicine
Pseudoscience
Antiscience
Skepticism
Scientific
Therapeutic nihilism
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Alkaline diet
Anthroposophic medicine
Apitherapy
Applied kinesiology
Aromatherapy
Association for Research and Enlightenment
Auriculotherapy
Bates method
Biological terrain assessment
Black salve
Bodywork
Bone-setting
Bowen technique

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