History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s1.t4.26

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In Caraka Iron is used frequently in number of preparations (compounds) for therapeutic and Rasāyana purposes. Besides Iron, Gold, and Silver are also used in many compounds. Their vessels are also advised to be used for keeping the drugs. And the metals are also used for making the equipments and instruments. Copper is also used but less commonly for the above purposes. The Lead compounds are also found referred to for internal use and external application.