Compilation of traditional ancient Indian medicine practice
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In Ayurvedic medicine rasaśāstra(रसशास्त्र), refers to processes by which various metals, minerals and other substances, including most notably mercury, are purified and combined with herbs in an attempt to treat illnesses.[1][2] Rasashastra is a pharmaceutical branch of Indian system of medicine which mainly deals with the metals, minerals, product of animal origin, toxic herbs and their use in therapeutics.[3]
^"Rasa Shastra – Freedom Vidya". Shrifreedom.org. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012.
^Mishra, Lakshmi C. (2003). Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Therapies. CRC Press. ISBN 9780203498583.
^Savrikar, S; Ravishankar, B (15 July 2011). "Introduction to 'Rasashaastra'- The Iatrochemistry of Ayurveda". African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. 8 (5S): 66–82. doi:10.4314/ajtcam.v8i5S.1. ISSN 0189-6016. PMC 3252715. PMID 22754059.
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