Gold — Description & Identification

(Gold)
Sanskrit: सुवर्ण • Botanical: Aurum (Au)

Description of the characteristics and identification of gold. Good-quality gold (Suvarna) is described through its physical characteristics — luster, malleability, color and weight. Gold should be pure, lustrous and free from impurities. It undergoes various purification processes (Shodhana) before being converted to Bhasma. The text describes the Marana (incineration) process and ways to test the quality of gold Bhasma. The uses of Suvarna as ornamental and medicinal are extensively described. Verses: 2.

Ayurvedic Properties

Also Known As
English: Gold
Sanskrit: सुवर्ण
Hindi: सोना

What is Gold — Description & Identification (Suvarna Nirupana / सुवर्ण निरूपण)?

Description of the characteristics and identification of gold. Good-quality gold (Suvarna) is described through its physical characteristics — luster, malleability, color and weight. Gold should be pure, lustrous and free from impurities. It undergoes various purification processes (Shodhana) before being converted to Bhasma. The text describes the Marana (incineration) process and ways to test the quality of gold Bhasma. The uses of Suvarna as ornamental and medicinal are extensively described. Verses: 2.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

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