[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.s5.10 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s5.10 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s5.10 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s5.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s5.10) In rheumatism it is used in combination with bdellium, as in the following, called \*Sinhanáda guggulu\*.² Take of sulphur eight tolás, bdellium eight tolás, decoction of the three myrobalans seventy-two tolás, castor oil thirty-two tolás, mix and boil together in an iron vessel till reduced to the consistence of a confection. Dose about one drachm twice daily. It is useful in chronic rheumatism, lameness, cough, asthma, and skin diseases. - [Previous: c4.s5.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s5.9) - [Next: c4.s5.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s5.11) - [Up: c4.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s5.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s5.10) · Pramāṇa