The alkalies in the Bower Ms. are the two carbonates of potash and soda. (Yavakshāra and Sarjikākshāra)
Fumes of Horn
The fumes of horn are recommended as giving relief in hiccough. [Practically the same as "spirits of hartshorn."]
Kshārataila
"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)]
Formula for Hair-Dye
Sulphates of copper and iron, boiled with the oil of belleric myrobalans * * * are used as a
