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History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c18.16

History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c18.16

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c18.16

15. Thus when purification is made they are all to be taken in equal proportion with three portions of 'haritaki', *Terminalia chebula*, and there being made a very fine powder of them all, pills are to be prepared. These pills, each of which is of 4 *raktikas* (1 *raktika* = 1 *rati* = 2 grains approx.), if given to a patient, cure all sorts of diseases.