[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997) › v1.c1.1 # History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c1.1 History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c1.1 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c1.1) The \*Susruta Samhita\* mentions the use of \*kshar\* (alkali) for cauterization and for the treatment of wounds. The \*Charaka Samhita\* also refers to the use of \*kshar\* in the treatment of various diseases. The preparation of \*kshar\* involved the burning of specific plants and the collection of their ashes, which were then processed to obtain the alkaline substance. This process indicates a sophisticated understanding of chemical properties and their applications in medicine. - [Next: v1.c1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c1.2) - [Up: v1.c1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c1.1) · Pramāṇa