History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c28.s1.17
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c28.s1.17
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c28.s1.17
*Tālaka* is to be rubbed with buffalo's urine and thrice macerated in the decoction of *Butea monosperma* of the consistency of honey, and then to be roasted in a covered crucible and powdered. This operation is to be repeated twelve times. It is then fit to be used in medicines. (Most likely a sulpharsenite of potash is formed in the process)