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The alkalies in the Bower Ms. are the two carbonates of potash and soda. (Yavakshāra and Sarjikākshāra)

The fumes of horn are recommended as giving relief in hiccough. [Practically the same as "spirits of hartshorn."]

"Oil, boiled with the ashes of long pepper, is a remedy for ear diseases" (Pt. ii. fasc. ii. p. 131). [Cf. The formula given in Chakrapāni (see p. 63)]

Sulphates of copper and iron, boiled with the oil of belleric myrobalans * * * are used as a