[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c4.s17.8 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s17.8 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s17.8 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s17.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s17.8) A mixture of equal parts of borax, long pepper and baberung seeds is given for five days, at the menstrual periods for the purpose of preventing conception.¹ It is also used for procuring abortion and inducing labour pains. Borax rubbed into a paste with the root of \*Vallaris dichotoma\* (\*bhadravalli\*) is applied to diseased nails. - [Previous: c4.s17.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s17.7) - [Next: c4.s17.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s17.9) - [Up: c4.s17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s17) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s17.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s17.8) · Pramāṇa