Before revision: In Ayurvedic medicine, the compilation of traditional ancient Indian medicine practice is called rasaśāstra ( रसशासत्र ), 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 ), 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.