History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c20.s2.t1.2

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Among the several ingredients prescribed for the preparation of hair-dyes, several plants and minerals are included as colouring agents. Rocana (Bezoar), Kācamācī (Solanum nigrum), nīlikā, nīlī (dyers indigo), abhaya (harītakī), inknut, ayoraja, powder gum, tuttham (copper sulphate), kāsīsam (iron sulphate, green vitriol), nīlotpala (blue lily), jambū (black plum), kakubhaphalam (fruit of Arjuna tree), añjanavarṇa (mud of the colour of añjana), asana kaṣāya (extract or dicoction of asaṇa), mardayati (henna) and a few more.