Abstract

HINGULOTHA PARADA W.S.R. TO YANTRAS

Nikita Pandey* and P. G. Jadar

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Abstract

Rasashastra, considered a developed science in Ayurveda, specializes in creating therapeutic formulations primarily from minerals. Parad (mercury) is central to this field, particularly Hingulottha Parada, which is mercury extracted from Hingula (cinnabar). This form of mercury is highly esteemed because it is believed to match the efficacy of Ashtasamskarita Parada, which has undergone eight purification processes, and thus requires no further purification. Cinnabar has long been the chief source of mercury extraction. Various sublimation techniques can be used to extract mercury from cinnabar, such as: 1. Urdhwa Patana (Upward Sublimation) 2. Adhah Patana (Downward Sublimation) 3. Tiryak Patana (Transverse Sublimation) The Urdhwa Patana method is employed using a Damaru Yantra for the extraction of mercury from Hingula. The article aims to Provide a comprehensive overview of the mercury extraction process from cinnabar using the Urdhwa Patana method. Examine the advantages and limitations of this extraction technique. The 80 % Hingulottha Parada was obtained by Nada Yantra.

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