[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.s12.t2.4 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t2.4 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t2.4 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s12.t2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.4) In bilious fever, a decoction of patola leaves and coriander, in equal parts, is given as a febrifuge and laxative.² The leaves enter into the composition of several compound decoctions for fever. The following called \*Paṭoládi kvátha\* is an illustration. Take of \*paṭola\* leaves, red sandal wood, root of \*Sanseviera Zeylanica\* (\*murvá\*), \*Picrorrhiza Kurroa\* (\*katuki\*), \*Stephania hernandifolia\* (\*páṭhá\*) and \*gulancha\*, each one drachm, water half a seer, boil together till reduced to one-fourth.¹ - [Previous: c5.s12.t2.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.3) - [Next: c5.s12.t2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.5) - [Up: c5.s12.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.4) · Pramāṇa