Rasashastra

“Rasashastra” is a specialized branch of ancient Indian alchemy and medicine. It deals with the preparation, properties, and therapeutic uses of metals, minerals, and other substances, often incorporating mercury and sulfur in various formulations. Rasashastra texts provide detailed instructions on the purification, processing, and combination of these materials to create medicines and rejuvenating elixirs. This field emphasizes precise techniques to transform raw substances into potent remedies, balancing their therapeutic benefits with careful consideration of potential toxic effects.