History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.106
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.106
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c15.106
"With due religious ceremonies some trees or plants are cut to pieces on an auspicious day in autumn by the worker. These pieces are piled in a place free from wind. Some limestone should be placed on the pile and then set on fire by stalks of a selected plant. When the fire is extinguished, the ashes of the tree and the burnt lime should be kept separate.