The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s7.t2.11

c4.s7.t2.11

*Vetála rasa.*¹ Take of purified mercury, sulphur, orpiment, aconite, and black pepper, equal parts. First rub the mercury and sulphur together, then add the other ingredients in fine powder, and make into two-grain pills. They are given with the juice of fresh ginger in remittent fever with affection of the brain.