[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.t2.28 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t2.28 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t2.28 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s10.t2.28](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.28) The fresh juice of the plant is used as a diuretic in suppression of urine. The following compound decoction¹ is recommended by Sárangadhara in constipation with suppression of urine. Take of Alhagi Maurorum, chebulic myrobalans, pulp of Cassia Fistula (\*áragbadha\*), fruits of Tribulus terrestris (\*gokshura\*), and root of Coleus aromaticus (\*páshanbhid\*), prepare a decoction in the usual way, and administer it with honey. The following electuary is recommended by several writers for the cough of children. Take of the extract of \*yavása\*, raisins, chebulic myrobalans and long pepper in equal parts, powder and mix with honey and clarified butter.² - [Previous: c5.s10.t2.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.27) - [Next: c5.s10.t2.29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.29) - [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.t2.28](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t2.28) · Pramāṇa