Before revision: In Ayurvedic medicine , the compilation of traditional ancient Indian medicine practice is called rasaśāstra (रसशास्त्र), which details processes by which various metals, minerals and other substances, including mercury, are purified and combined with herbs in an attempt to treat illnesses.
After revision: In Ayurvedic medicine , the compilation of traditional ancient Indian medicine practice is called rasaśāstra (रसशास्त्र), refers tomost notably processes by which various metals, minerals and other substances, including mercury, are purified and combined with herbs in an attempt to treat illnesses.