[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.s7.t2.2 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s7.t2.2 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s7.t2.2 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s7.t2.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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.\* - [Previous: c4.s7.t2.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s7.t2.1) - [Next: c4.s7.t2.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s7.t2.3) - [Up: c4.s7.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s7.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s7.t2.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s7.t2.2) · Pramāṇa