Dear Merevita

Kajal is similar to Surma. Most children born in Indian villages,
till age 2-3 years, receive Kajal in eyes or a spot on cheek.

Dr O P Kapoor, Hon. Visiting Physician, Jaslok Hospital and Bombay
Hospital, Mumbai, Ex. Hon. Prof. of Medicine, Grant Medical College
and JJ Hospital, Mumbai felt that application of properly made Kajal
has no disadvantage but only advantages. Those who have an immature
cataract can have a better vision in the evenings, than people who do
not apply "Surma" or "Kajal". This is due to the effect of belladonna
present in these cosmetics because of which the pupils get dilated.

Kajal is manufactured by a reputed phrmacy and is sold online
http://www.baidyanath.com/manjan.htm
You can find kajal is "Kohl", history described at:
http://www.hennapage.com/harquuspdfs/kohlintro.pdf

Despite this, the application of improperly prepared Kajal can cause
lead poisoning that can occur especially to children; please check up
U.S. F.D.A. site:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-kohl.html
http://www.4to40.com/parenting/index.asp?
article=parenting_motherandthenewborn

Elders described making Kajal by using cow ghee lamp, using its soot
received on silver vessel, and various other ingredietns, where lead
poisoning can not occur.

Dr Bhate

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