History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c39.s6.3
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c39.s6.3
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c39.s6.3
Gold, the five *lohas* (silver, copper, lead, iron and tin) and their rust, arsenic, orpiment, various mineral-earths and salts, sand, precious stones. The salts include common salt, saltpetre, etc Susruta mentions the alkalies, borax, natron, *yavakshara* (carbonate of potash), etc. The *audvidha* salt, an inflorescence of the soil, stands for *reh*