Contents: Introduction. 1. Rasa (Parad). 2. Maharasa varga. 3. Uparasa varga. 4. Sadharana rasa varga. 5. Sudha varga. 6. Dhatu varga. 7. Kshara varga. 8. Parpati. 9. Visha varga. 10. Bhasma. 11. Pishti. 12. Druti. 13. Formulations. 14. Extra practicals. Bibliography.