The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s23.5

c4.s23.5

Abhayá-lavana.¹ This is a preparation similar to Vaisvánara-kshára above described. It is much used in enlarged spleen of long standing, and often with success. To prepare this two seers of mixed alkaline ashes are boiled in sixty-four seers of water till it is reduced to one-fourth. One seer of chebulic myrobalans, two seers of rock salt, and sixteen seers of cow's urine are then added, and the mixture boiled till it is reduced to a thick syrupy consistence. Lastly are added cumin seeds, ginger, black pepper, long pepper,