Significance of Shodhana purification
Shodhana purification is a crucial process in Rasashastra and Ayurvedic practices designed to eliminate impurities and enhance the therapeutic efficacy of various substances. It involves several techniques aimed at purifying materials, including detoxifying toxic substances like mercury and poisonous plants to render them safe for medicinal use. The purification process ensures that raw ingredients are suitable for preparation in drug manufacturing and improves digestive health by cleansing the body and removing toxins.
Synonyms: Cleansing, Purification, Detoxification, Refinement, Sanctification, Cleaning, Clarification, Purification process, Spiritual cleansing
In Dutch: Shodhana-zuivering; In Finnish: Shodhana puhdistus; In Spanish: Purificaci贸n Shodhana
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Hindu concept of 'Shodhana purification'
Shodhana purification in Hinduism involves a dual focus: it signifies a general purification process and specifically addresses the refinement of mercury by removing its flaws and undesirable traits, enhancing its beneficial properties.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) The process of purification.[1] (2) A specific type of purification process aimed at preparing mercury by eliminating its flaws and undesirable characteristics.[2]