History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c28.s2.4
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c28.s2.4
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c28.s2.4
(These five varieties of *anjanas* are used as cosmetics for the eyes. *Anjana* literally means collyrium or medicine for the eyes. *Sauvīranjana* is mostly galena or sulphide of lead, though it is usually translated as sulphide of antimony. It is said to be obtained from the mountains of Sauvīra, a country along the Indus, whence it derives its name.)