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The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s13.2

The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s13.2

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c4.s13.2

Lead is produced abundantly in India in the shape of the sulphide called galena. Galena is sold in the bazars under the name of *surma*, and is much used by the natives as a collyrium.