[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.s6.55 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.55 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s6.55 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s6.55](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.55) Mercury is used in syphilis both externally and internally. Syphilis and its treatment by mercury are described only in recent compilations, such as the Bhavaprakása. The following are a few illustrations of its use in this disease. - [Previous: c4.s6.54](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.54) - [Next: c4.s6.56](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.56) - [Up: c4.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.55](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s6.55) · Pramāṇa