The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t4.7
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t4.7
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c5.s10.t4.7
The gum of Butea frondosa, now used as a substitute for kino, was employed by the ancient Hindus, externally only, as for example in the following. Take of red sandal wood one part, rock salt two parts, chebulic myrobalans three parts, and the gum of Butea frondosa four parts, powder and mix. This powder is recommended to be applied to pterygium and opacities on the cornea.²