[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.s6.39 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.39 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.39 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s6.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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. - [Previous: c4.s6.38](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.38) - [Next: c4.s6.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.40) - [Up: c4.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.39) · Pramāṇa