[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.s9.3 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s9.3 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c4.s9.3 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s9.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.3) Gold thus prepared for medicinal use is considered a valuable tonic and alterative. It is said to increase strength and beauty, to improve the intellect and memory, to clear the voice and to increase the sexual powers. It is used in fever, consumption, insanity, diseases of the nervous system and urinary organs, impotence, etc. Dose, one to two grains. - [Previous: c4.s9.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.2) - [Next: c4.s9.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.4) - [Up: c4.s9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c4.s9.3) · Pramāṇa