A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v2.c33.16

v2.c33.16

The process of rendering mild alkali caustic by the addition of lime is to be found also in Chakrapāni (c. 1050 A. D.) and Vāgbhata, who must have preceded the former by several centuries, and it is well known that both these authors are deeply indebted to the Susruta. There is not thus the remotest chance of inspiration from the European chemists.