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Soft ash means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisSoft ash was used in the process of inducing flowers on trees and creepers by ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to induce flowers on trees and creepers: The only raw material required is soft ash. Soft ash has a high content of potash which is known to induce flowering.

Ä€yurveda (आयà¥à¤°à¥à¤µà¥‡à¤¦, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ä€yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
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Pagan Christmas: Kalasha Winter Feast and Greater Peristan < [Volume 79 (2018)]