Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates 鈥楶harmaceutical use of Soap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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2.4. Pharmaceutical use of Soap
Soap was one among the articles of toilet of royal personages and men of social status. This lather producing substance was known as Phenaka, which was used to remove grease. In 碍腻尘补蝉奴迟谤补[1], 痴腻迟蝉测腻测补苍补 gives an account of the articles of toilet of a 狈腻驳补谤补办补, which includes unguents, perfumes, scents, lipsticks and Phenaka. 惭腻苍补蝉辞濒濒腻蝉补[2] refers to the manufacturing of soap for royal bath. Such a cake was prepared by mixing wheat flour, fermented rice gruels and pounded roots of Madana and 笔颈艣耻苍补.
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[1]:
I.4.17
[2]:
pp.81-87