[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.s6.18 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.18 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.18 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s6.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.18) 4. \*Rakta bhasma\*. The red preparation called \*Rakta bhasma\* or \*Rasa sindura\*² is prepared in a variety of ways. The following is one of them. Take of mercury and sulphur equal parts, rub together with the juice of the red buds of \*Ficus Bengalensis\* (\*vata\*) for three days successively, introduce the mixture within a bottle and heat it in a sand-bath for twelve hours. A red deposit will adhere below - [Previous: c4.s6.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.17) - [Next: c4.s6.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.19) - [Up: c4.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.18) · Pramāṇa