History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.s4.3

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c37.s4.3

In one of the chapters in Gandhasara by Gangadhara, the author describes how to examine and use the several aromatic ingredients for the preparation of cosmetics and perfumes. His classification of the aromatic ingredients in different *vargas* or classes is quite scientific, and deserves particular mention here. The aromatic ingredients are classified as :

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