A Text Book Of Rasa Shartra

A Text Book of Rasa Shastra by Dr. P. S. Reddy is a comprehensive resource on the classical Ayurvedic discipline of Rasa Shastra, which focuses on the use of metals, minerals, and natural substances in medicine. The book provides an in-depth explanation of the history, principles, and practical applications of Rasa Shastra in Ayurvedic therapeutics.

Key topics include the purification (Shodhana) and processing (Marana) of various minerals and metals like mercury, gold, silver, copper, and others, as well as their medicinal properties and methods of preparation. The text emphasizes the traditional techniques of pharmaceutical preparation, including Bhasma (calcined minerals), their indications, dosages, and therapeutic effects.