Product Information
- Product Name: Red Black Kala Sankhya
- Scientific / Chemical Name: Arsenic Trioxide
- Chemical Formula: As₂O₃
- Alternate Names: Kala Sankhya, Red Sankhya, Lal Somal Sankhiya, Somal Lal Sankhya, Sammalfar
- Form: Whole / Raw Mineral
- Category: Traditional Rasashastra Mineral / Mineral Raw Material
- Product Type: Unprocessed Mineral Material
- Traditional Context: Rasashastra
- Intended Context: Research, education, mineral reference and controlled formulation-development work
What Is Red Black Kala Sankhya?
Red Black Kala Sankhya is a traditional mineral material identified with arsenic trioxide (As₂O₃). Traditional sources and product references associate Sankhya/Sankhiya with Rasashastra and names such as Somal, Somal Lal and Sammalfar.
This listing refers to the raw/whole mineral material, not an Ayurvedic Bhasma or purified medicinal formulation. Traditional Rasashastra preparations historically involved specialized processing, but the unprocessed material should not be treated as suitable for direct use.
Product Features
- Raw whole Sankhya mineral material.
- Chemical identity: arsenic trioxide (As₂O₃).
- Also known as Lal Somal Sankhiya and Sammalfar.
- Traditional Rasashastra reference material.
- Supplied in whole/raw mineral form.
- Suitable for qualified educational and research settings.
- Not intended as a conventional herbal ingredient or food material.
- Not a Bhasma or purified medicinal preparation.
Benefits / Fayde
Because this material contains arsenic trioxide, it should not be marketed with health or therapeutic benefits.
Appropriate product characteristics are:
- Traditional Rasashastra mineral reference material.
- Useful for mineral identification and educational study.
- Suitable for controlled research and historical Rasashastra documentation.
- Can serve as a raw reference material for qualified formulation-development work.
- Represents a historically documented mineral material in traditional Indian alchemical literature.
No medicinal, nutritional, detoxification or therapeutic benefit is claimed for the raw material.
How to Use
Do not consume, ingest, inhale or apply directly to the skin.
This raw mineral should be handled only in an appropriate laboratory, educational, geological or qualified professional setting using suitable safety procedures.
It should not be used as a substitute for a purified/processed Ayurvedic formulation.
Preparation / Processing
Traditional Rasashastra literature describes specialized Shodhana (purification) and further processing before certain historical formulations were made. Such processing is not a suitable DIY procedure and should not be attempted outside an appropriately controlled professional environment.
Do not provide homemade preparation instructions for this raw arsenic compound.
Composition
Arsenic Trioxide (As₂O₃)
The actual product specification, purity and physical characteristics should be verified from the product's analytical documentation or batch specification.
Chemical Information
- Chemical Name: Arsenic Trioxide
- Formula: As₂O₃
- Traditional Name: Sankhya / Sankhiya
- Traditional Variants: Somal, Somal Lal, Lal Sankhiya, Kala Sankhya
- Traditional Context: Rasashastra
Current product references identify Red Black Kala Sankhya as arsenic trioxide.
Regional & Common Names
| Usage / Region | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Arsenic Trioxide |
| English | Arsenic Oxide |
| Traditional | Sankhya / Sankhiya |
| Hindi | लाल संखिया / सोमल संखिया |
| Marathi | लाल संखिया |
| Gujarati | લાલ સંખિયા |
| Tamil | சோமல் சங்கியா |
| Telugu | సోమల్ సంక్యా |
| Kannada | ಸೋಮಲ್ ಸಂಕ್ಯಾ |
| Traditional | Sammalfar / Sammalfar |
These names are reflected in current product references.
Appearance
Raw Sankhya may occur as solid mineral pieces or irregular mineral material, with appearance and colour depending on the specific mineral specimen, source and processing history.
Do not use colour alone to establish chemical identity.
Aroma
The raw mineral should not be evaluated by smell. Do not deliberately sniff, heat or aerosolize the material.
Taste
Do not taste the product.
Arsenic compounds are toxic, and taste is never an appropriate method for mineral identification or quality assessment.
Traditional & Research Applications
The raw material may be positioned for:
- Rasashastra historical study.
- Mineral identification.
- Ethnomineralogy research.
- Traditional medicine history research.
- Educational mineral-reference collections.
- Controlled laboratory research.
- Qualified formulation-development studies.
Current product/reference material similarly describes raw Sankhya primarily in relation to research, education, study and formulation development rather than direct consumption.
Storage
Store the material:
- In a tightly closed, clearly labelled container.
- In a cool, dry place.
- Away from food, medicines and animal feed.
- Away from children and pets.
- Away from incompatible chemicals.
- In accordance with applicable hazardous-material storage requirements.
- Prevent dust formation and accidental dispersion.
Safety
WARNING: ARSENIC TRIOXIDE IS HIGHLY TOXIC.
- Do not ingest.
- Do not use as a food, dietary or herbal supplement.
- Do not prepare for oral consumption at home.
- Do not inhale dust.
- Avoid skin and eye contact.
- Use appropriate gloves, eye protection and dust controls when professionally handling.
- Do not heat or process outside suitable controlled facilities.
- Keep away from children, pets, food and household products.
- Any accidental exposure should be treated as a potentially serious toxic exposure and handled according to appropriate poison-control/emergency procedures.
- The raw material should not be represented as an Ayurvedic medicine merely because it has a traditional Rasashastra history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Black Kala Sankhya?
It is a traditional mineral material identified in current product references as arsenic trioxide (As₂O₃) and associated with names such as Lal Somal Sankhiya and Sammalfar.
Is Kala Sankhya the same as arsenic trioxide?
For this product specification, yes — it is identified as arsenic trioxide (As₂O₃).
Is Red Black Kala Sankhya safe to consume?
No. The raw material should not be consumed. Arsenic trioxide is toxic, and the raw mineral should not be marketed or used as an edible or dietary product.
Is it the same as Bhasma?
No. This product is described as a raw/whole mineral material, not a finished Bhasma preparation.
What is Sammalfar?
Sammalfar/Sammalfar is a traditional name used in product and Rasashastra references for Sankhya/arsenic-trioxide material.
Can it be prepared at home?
No. Any specialized purification or processing associated with traditional Rasashastra should only be undertaken by appropriately qualified professionals in controlled conditions.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general product, mineral and historical Rasashastra information only. It is not medical advice.
Red Black Kala Sankhya is identified as arsenic trioxide (As₂O₃), a toxic chemical. The raw material is not intended for direct consumption, self-medication, homemade purification or ordinary household use. Any professional handling, research or formulation-development activity should comply with applicable hazardous-material, laboratory and regulatory requirements.
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