[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.s3.15 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s3.15 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s3.15 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s3.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s3.15) खण्डपाक \*Khaṇḍapāka\* or confections. These are made by adding to syrup medicines in fine powder and stirring them over the fire till intimately mixed and reduced to proper consistence. Honey is often subsequently added to confections. Syrup may be made with sugar and water or milk or the strained decoction of some medicinal substance. Confections should be of the same consistence as extracts above described. - [Previous: c4.s3.14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s3.14) - [Next: c4.s3.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s3.16) - [Up: c4.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s3.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s3.15) · Pramāṇa