[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956) › c15.88 # History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.88 History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.88 - **Language:** English ### [c15.88](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.88) Charaka mentions of six metals and their calces for use as drugs. These are: gold, silver, copper, lead, tin and iron. - [Previous: c15.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.87) - [Next: c15.89](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.89) - [Up: c15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.88](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.88) · Pramāṇa