[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.s9.10 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s9.10 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s9.10 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s9.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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. - [Previous: c4.s9.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.9) - [Next: c4.s9.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.11) - [Up: c4.s9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.10) · Pramāṇa