The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s9.10

c4.s9.10

Gold is much used as an alterative tonic. Prepared gold in doses of two grains daily with the addition of honey, ghee and emblic myrobalan, or root of *Acorus Calamus* (*vacha*) is recommended to be taken for a lengthened period.² It is also given to infants under an impression that it will impart strength and beauty to their frames. The following composition is recommended for them. Take of powdered gold, root of *Acorus Calamus* (*vacha*) and *Aplotuxis auriculata* (*kushtha*), chebulic myrobalans, and leaves of *Herpestes Monniera* (*brimhi*) equal parts, powder and mix. Dose two grains with honey and ghee. It is recommended to be given to feeble infants a few days after birth.