[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.t7.4 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t7.4 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t7.4 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s10.t7.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t7.4) Red sandal wood is described as an astringent tonic. It enters into the composition of numerous prescriptions of an astringent character and of cooling external applications for inflammation, headache, etc.,¹ but is seldom used alone. It is also much used as a coloring agent in the preparation of medicated oils. - [Previous: c5.s10.t7.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t7.3) - [Next: c5.s10.t7.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t7.5) - [Up: c5.s10.t7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t7.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s10.t7.4) · Pramāṇa