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In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Hartal (also known as Hartal Varki, Hartal Pili, Ponnatharam, or Yellow Arsenic Sulphide/Orpiment) is the name for a specific mineral preparation used for various medicinal and cosmetic purposes
“Thalagam” (also spelled Thalagam, Aritharam) in Indian traditional medicine (Siddha, Ayurveda) refers to Arsenic Trisulphide (
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), commonly known as Yellow Orpiment, a yellow mineral used for its claimed therapeutic properties after rigorous purification, but it’s a toxic heavy metal compound requiring careful handling. Other names include Haratala (Hindi, Sanskrit, etc.), Aridaram (Tamil), and various terms for its different forms like Thalagak karuppu (black version).
Key Indian Names for Thalagam:
- Siddha: Thalagam, Aritharam, Thalagak karuppu (black form).
- Sanskrit/Hindi/North India: Haratala (also Haridala, Aratala in other languages).
- Tamil: Aridaram, Vellikuo pashanam.
- Telugu: Haratala, Pasanam.
- Malayalam: Aritalam
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