It was created by Aacharya Somadeva approximately in 12th–13th century. It contains 13 chapters which give elaborate description of mercury and its processing for medicinal use; definition and description of equipments and Puta (temperature requirements and regulation during processing).
Around the 12th to 13th centuries, Aacharya Somadeva created this text. It contains 13 chapters that provide a detailed description of mercury and its preparation for medicinal use; definitions and descriptions of equipment, as well as Puta (temperature requirements and regulation during processing).