History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c24.s4.4

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The *Agnipurāṇa* (282, verses 10-13) prescribes a few treatment to promote the growth of flowers and fruits and overcome infertility. After plastering the plants with mixture of Viḍaṅga and ghee, they are to be sprinkled with cold water mixed with Kulattha, Māṣa, Mudga, barley and sesamum. It recommends sprinkling with ghee and cold water as a general remedy. The powder of the offal matter of sheep and goats, barley powder, sesamum, beef, and water are to be kept burried for seven days and then are to be sprinkled on plants. The plants are to be irrigated with the washings of fish.