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History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s2.t1.10

History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s2.t1.10

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v1.c18.s2.t1.10

It means during samhita period (classical age-1000 BC - 500 BC) Iron was also advised to be used in solution form through *Āsavāriṣṭha* preparations. Not only this the Iron and Copper powders were also advised for internal use mixed with *leha* (liking) type of compounds. The *Śālasārādi leha* (SS. Ci. 12/9) deserves mention in this context.

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