[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.s4.3 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s4.3 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s4.3 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s4.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s4.3) फलवर्ती \*Phalavarti\* or suppositories were recommended to be made of the size of the patient's thumb. They were smeared with clarified butter and introduced into the rectum. The following is an example of a suppository. Take of assafœtida and rock-salt equal parts and make a suppository with honey, for use in tympanitis. - [Previous: c4.s4.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s4.2) - [Next: c4.s4.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s4.4) - [Up: c4.s4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s4) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s4.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s4.3) · Pramāṇa