Significance of Amritikarana
Amritikarana refers to a transformative process in both Purana and Science. In a spiritual context, it signifies the conversion of offerings into something blissful, while in scientific terms, particularly in Ayurveda, it describes a specific procedure for preparing Somanathi Tamra Bhasma. This procedure involves treatments with processed sulphur and herbal juices to purify the substance and enhance its therapeutic properties. Amritikarana serves to eliminate blemishes and improve the effectiveness of medicinal preparations, showcasing its significance in pharmacological practices.
In Finnish: Amritikarana; In Spanish: Amritikarana; In Dutch: Amritikaran
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Hindu concept of 'Amritikarana'
Amritikarana in Hinduism signifies the transformation of offerings into a blissful and nectarine state, symbolizing a sacred process that elevates the spiritual essence of the offerings, enriching the experience of devotion.
From: Linga Purana
(1) The process of transforming offerings into something nectarine or blissful.[1]
The concept of Amritikarana in scientific sources
Amritikarana refers to a specialized procedure that enhances the quality and therapeutic properties of Tamra Bhasma through specific treatments, including the final treatment with processed sulphur and herbal juices to improve safety and efficacy.
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Amritikarana refers to the process of nectorization in Ayurveda that contributes to the transformation of therapeutic properties of substances.[2] (2) Amritikarana is a procedure involving the final treatment of Tamra Bhasma with processed sulphur and specific herbal juices to enhance its properties.[3] (3) A procedure in the preparation of Tamra Bhasma that involves specific treatments to enhance the quality and therapeutic properties of the final product.[4]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) A procedure in Ayurveda for enhancing the quality and efficacy of a drug, often involving trituration with herbal juices.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) A specific process of preparing Somanathi Tamra Bhasma aimed at enhancing its safety and efficacy.[6]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) A process aimed at enhancing the qualities of medicinal substances through specific preparative methods.[7]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Amritikarana is a pharmaceutical procedure in Ayurveda intended to purify the preparation of Tamra Bhasma, said to eliminate all blemishes from the end product.[8]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) A purification process described in Ayurvedic texts that enhances the efficacy of certain formulations by removing blemishes.[9]
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) One of the pharmaceutical procedures in Rasashastra aimed at enhancing the efficacy of medicines, although not specified in detail in the provided text.[10]