Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Use of Kunduruka (Olibanum)� of the study on cosmetics, costumes and ornaments of ancient India based on Sanskrit sources. Chapter one deals with cosmetics and methods of enhancing beauty; Chapter two deals with costumes, garments and dresses; Chapter three deals with ornaments for humans and animals. Each chapter deals with their respective materials, types, preparation and trade, as prevalent in ancient Indian society.
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1.16. Use of Kunduruka (Olibanum)
Kunduruka (Olibanum) is a viscous substance produced in the tree of genus Boswellia. ٱ𱹲 belongs to this family. This aromatic resin was used as incense. ճܰṣk, ʾṇḍ첹, ⲹ, Śrīvāsa, Śīٲ, Yavana, Silha, Śī첹, Saraladrava and Vṛkadhūpa are the synonyms mentioned in ś[1]. From the words ճܰṣk and Yavana, it is clear that Kunduruka was not a substance of Indian origin. It was imported from the Arab countries. Kunduru, īṣṇԻ, Ի岹, īṣaṇa, Śī, Kundragopura, Sukunda and Bali are some names of Knduruka listed in ٳԱԳٲī-Ծṇṭ[2]. The text describes that Kunduruka is pungent and bitter in taste, cold in potency and subdues ٲ and Kapha. In Ჹ-Ծṇṭ[3], it is recorded that Kunduru keeps away all sorts of evil spirits and misfortune. It is beneficial in fever also.
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[1]:
II.6.129
[3]:
p.36