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What two properties of Mercury make it unsuitable for internal use in curing diseases?
What two properties of Mercury make it unsuitable for internal use in curing diseases?
- Heaviness and difficulty to dissolve
- Durability and easy absorption
- Quickness and difficulty to absorb (correct)
- Lightness and easy solubility
What is the term used to describe the 'bound form' of Mercury after it has been converted into a solid form?
What is the term used to describe the 'bound form' of Mercury after it has been converted into a solid form?
- Rasa
- Mala
- Bandha (correct)
- Visha
How many binding processes have been described in the classical texts of Rasashastra for Mercury?
How many binding processes have been described in the classical texts of Rasashastra for Mercury?
- 25 (correct)
- 15
- 10
- 30
What happened to the processes that were found ineffective or harmful in converting Mercury?
What happened to the processes that were found ineffective or harmful in converting Mercury?