History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s1.10
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s1.10
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c15.s1.10
Vagbhata borrows his method of preparation of alkali almost word for word from the Susruta. The process of rendering mild alkali caustic by the addition of lime has been described in detail as in the Susruta. (*Sutra*, Chap. XXX).