[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.s25.3 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s25.3 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s25.3 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s25.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s25.3) Pittántaka rasa.² Take of nutmegs, mace, jatámánsi root, root of \*Aplotaxis auriculata\* (\*kushtha\*), leaves of \*Pinus Webbiana\* (\*tálisa patra\*), aconite, iron pyrites, iron, talc and realgar, one part each, prepared pearls equal in quantity to all the above ingredients. Beat them together into a paste with the aid of water and make into four-grain pills. This medicine is said to be useful in diseases supposed to be caused by deranged bile, such as dyspepsia, jaundice, biliousness, vomiting of bile, etc. - [Previous: c4.s25.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s25.2) - [Next: c4.s25.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s25.4) - [Up: c4.s25](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s25) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s25.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s25.3) · Pramāṇa