title: Role of different containers and methods on alcoholic preparations with reference to kutajarista.
abstract: The role of different types of containers and methods of preparation was studied in the case of Kutajarista. Stainless steel containers were found to be superior of vessels made of earth and wood. Addition of yeast generated more alcohol facilitating better extraction of chemicals. The significance of the findings is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rasasastra, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Hiremath
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Joshi