A Text Book Of Rasa Shastra(Iatro-Chemistry And Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics)

A Text Book of Rasa Shastra (Iatro-Chemistry and Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics) by Dr. Ravindra Angadi is an in-depth guide to the Ayurvedic science of Rasa Shastra, focusing on the use of metals, minerals, and herbal substances in medicinal formulations. This book explores the principles of Iatro-chemistry, which is the preparation of chemical substances for therapeutic use, within the context of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics.

The text covers fundamental topics such as the history, evolution, and philosophical aspects of Rasa Shastra, along with detailed explanations of the purification (Shodhana), incineration (Marana), and processing techniques for various minerals and metals like mercury, gold, and silver. It also delves into the preparation of Bhasma (calcined mineral preparations), which are integral to Ayurvedic therapeutics.