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==Characteristics==
*The Lehya should neither Pills containing minerals can be hard nor a thick fluidused for an indefinite period. When pulp of the drugs is added Pills and ghee or oil is present in the preparationvatis should not lose their original color, smell, this can be rolled between the fingerstaste and form. When metals are mentionedsugar, salt or kṣāra is an ingredient, the bhasmas of the metals are used. In case of drugs like [[Bhallātaka]], purification process is to pills should be followedkept away from moisture.
==Preservation==
*The Lehya should be Pills made of plant drugs when kept in glass or porcelain jars. It airtight containers can also be kept in a metal container which does not react with it. Normally, Lehyas should be used within one yearfor two years.<ref name="The Ayurvedic formulary of India"/>
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