The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.39

c4.s6.39

*Pándusudana rasa.*¹ In jaundice, mercury is used along with other alteratives and purgatives, as in the following, called *Pándusudana rasa*. Take of mercury, sulphur, prepared copper, croton seeds and bdellium, equal parts, rub them together with ghee and make into two-grain pills. They are given with the juice of *nim* bark and honey in jaundice. Acids and cold water for drinking should be avoided.