- Composition and Preparation With First Method
- Usage and Dosages In Curing Diseases
- Recurring Fevers, Intermittent Fevers, Tertiary Fevers, Quaternary Fevers, and Chronic Fevers
Composition and Preparation With First Method
Method: Mix 58 grams of purified Hartal (HARTAL: Arsenic Sulfide, Yellow Orpiment), 116 grams of purified Mercury, and 116 grams of purified Sulfur to form a kajjali (black mixture). Then, grind it with Aloe Vera juice and dry it. Place it in a sealed container and give it heat for 48 hours in a sand bath (Valuka Yantra). This process will result in the preparation of Tal Sindoor. Similar to Mall Sindoor, after 12 to 15 hours, a white vapor is seen, at which point the lid is sealed tightly. After sealing, it needs to be heated for 36 more hours, as Hartal takes time to evaporate completely. If gold leaf is added along with Mercury during the initial preparation, it is called Talachandrodaya. (Rasa Saṃhita Collection)
Note: Though the use of Aloe Vera juice is not traditional in some practices, it has been incorporated here due to its benefits. If Sulfur begins to burn, immediately seal the lid, or else the Hartal will start evaporating.
Usage and Dosages In Curing Diseases
Uses: This medicine is effective for treating leprosy, blood disorders, syphilis, skin diseases, inflammation, cough, tuberculosis, chest wounds, pleurisy with a predominance of Kapha, irregular fevers, and other such conditions. The primary ingredient in this formulation is Hartal (HARTAL: Arsenic Sulfide, Yellow Orpiment), which is known for its pungent and astringent taste, as well as its Kapha-reducing, anti-itching, and leprosy-curing properties. Tal Sindoor, being younger than Talabhasma or Talapushpa, can be safely used in cases where Talabhasma or Talapushpa cannot be applied.
Due to its Kapha-reducing and itch-relieving properties, it is particularly effective in treating Kapha-related leprosy, syphilitic leprosy, and other related complications such as blood disorders, joint inflammation, gout, and skin diseases. Moreover, because of its Kapha-reducing properties, it is highly beneficial in conditions where the lungs become filled with phlegm, causing a slow heartbeat, pain throughout the body, loss of appetite, anxiety, and weakness.
Being Kapha-reducing and slightly hot in nature, this medicine is highly effective in treating pleurisy, cough, and early or second-stage tuberculosis, as it cleanses the lungs and relieves fever, while also destroying germs. However, it should not be used in the initial stages of tuberculosis if dry cough is present. If necessary, mix it with Prawal Pishti for use in such cases. When phlegm is present, Tal Sindoor should be administered with Shrung Bhasma and sugar, which helps in the quick elimination of phlegm and germs.
Recurring Fevers, Intermittent Fevers, Tertiary Fevers, Quaternary Fevers, and Chronic Fevers
This medicine, due to its fever-reducing, germ-killing, Kapha-reducing, and warm nature, effectively destroys pathogens in conditions like recurring fevers, intermittent fevers, tertiary fevers, quaternary fevers, and chronic fevers accompanied by chills. It burns accumulated phlegm and clears toxins from the blood, ultimately restoring balance and alleviating symptoms. When chronic fever results in complications such as inflammation, lethargy, chest pain, or body aches, this medicine helps resolve those conditions as well.
Since this formulation is warm, invigorating, and stimulates the heart, it is beneficial in cases of heart weakness or palpitations. It increases heart activity and improves circulation, which enhances oxygenation and relieves related symptoms. In conditions where phlegm accumulates in the lungs, leading to slow heart function, body pain, loss of appetite, pale skin, dizziness, and weakness, Tal Sindoor proves to be an effective treatment. (Based on Ayurvedic texts)
In situations where other medicines like Mall Sindoor or other sulfur-based preparations cannot be tolerated due to excessive Vata or Kapha aggravation, Tal Sindoor is recommended.
Important Notes: During the course of this treatment, it is important to include more ghee in the diet. It is advised to avoid spicy foods, oil, salt, jaggery, and sour substances. For those suffering from joint pain, milk and salt should be avoided. In cases of diabetes, salt should not be consumed at all.