The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s7.t2.2

c4.s7.t2.2

ORPIMENT occurs in two forms, namely, in smooth shining gold-coloured scales called *Vansapatri haritála*, and in yellow opaque masses called *Pinda haritála*. *Vansapatri haritála* is preferred for internal use as an alterative and febrifuge. *Pinda haritála* is chiefly used as a colouring ingredient in paints, and for sizing country paper. Most of the older Sanskrit MSS. are written on paper prepared with *haritála*, to preserve them from the ravages of insects, and this it does most effectually.*