Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- All six tastes (Shadrasa)
- Quality (Guna)
- Flowing (Sara), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Mercury
Sanskrit: पारद, सूत
Hindi: पारा
What is Mercury Properties (Parada Guna / पारद गुण)?
The text elaborates further on mercury's properties and contraindications. Impure or improperly processed mercury causes severe diseases — skin diseases, mental disorders, loss of strength, and even death. The 8 great Doshas (defects) of mercury and their remedies are described. Mercury should always be used in compound formulations, never alone. Its Shodhana (purification) involves grinding with specific herbs and substances. Verses: 54-57.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
- Yogavahi (catalytic)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Mercury Properties by Condition
Explore how Mercury Properties is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
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