Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates 鈥楿se of Guggulu鈥� 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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1.17. Use of Guggulu
Twigs of Guggulu (Balsamodendron mukul Hook.) were usually used as incense. K膩laniry膩sa, 闯补峁乱耻, 碍补耻艣颈办补, 艢颈惫补, 惭补丑颈峁Ｄ乲峁, Pura, Nakta峁僣ara and Durga are some synonyms of Guggulu mentioned in 顿丑补苍惫补苍迟补谤墨-苍颈驳丑补峁囜弓耻[1]. According to the text, Guggulu serves to enhance beauty.