A History of Indian Medical Literature v3.c52.162

v3.c52.162

The upadhātus mentioned, together with their synonyms, are: haritāla, manaḥśilā, abhraka, and somala or malla. 185 Other substances mentioned, together with their synonyms, are: muktā (pearl), vidruma (coral), kūrmapṛṣṭha (tortoiseshell), śaṅkha, śuktikā, gajadanta (ivory), śikhipiccha (peacock’s feathers), nakha and keśa (nails and hair). 186