History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c19.62

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The most interesting and significant items of incense are those which are to be used for hypnotising persons, removal of ghouls, getting rid of diseases like fever, protection of foetus and new-born child, keeping off bugs, mice, gnats, flies harmful insects and even poisonous reptiles and finally for captivating elephants. Only two instances will give an idea about such uncommon kinds of incenses¹⁹: