Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s1.9
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s1.9
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sauvarcala (saltpetre, sodium/potassium nitrate), saindhava (rock salt), viḍa (ammonium chloride) audbhida (plant product, potassium carbonate?) *sāmudra* (sea salt), etc. These were used for improving digestion and as medicines.