[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) › c5.s10.t2.23 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t2.23 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t2.23 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s10.t2.23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.23) \*Methi modaka\*.¹ Take of the three myrobalans, ginger, long pepper and black pepper, tubers of \*Cyperus rotundus\* (\*mustaka\*), nigella and cumin seeds, coriander, bark of \*Myrica sapida\* (\*katphala\*), \*pátchak\* root, \*Rhus succedanea\* (\*karkatasringi\*), ajowan, rock salt, black salt, leaves of \*Pinus Webbiana\* (\*tálisa\*), flowers of \*Mesua ferrea\* (\*nágakesara\*), tejpatra, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmegs, mace, cloves, sandal wood and camphor one part each; fenugreek seed, in quantity equal to all the above ingredients; powder them all and prepare a confection with old treacle. Dose, one to two drachms to be taken in the morning with clarified butter and honey. - [Previous: c5.s10.t2.22](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.22) - [Next: c5.s10.t2.24](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.24) - [Up: c5.s10.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.23) · Pramāṇa