[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.t2.7 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t2.7 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t2.7 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s12.t2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.7) \*Paṭola\* enters into the composition of several compound decoctions for boils and other skin diseases for which it is considered a very efficacious remedy. The following is an illustration. Take of \*paṭola\* leaves, \*gulancha\*, \*mustaka\*, \*chiretá\*, \*nim\* bark, catechu, root-bark of \*Justicia Adhatoda\* (\*vásaka\*), and \*Oldenlandia herbacea\* (\*parpaṭa\*), equal parts, in all two tolás, and prepare a decoction in the usual way. This decoction is regarded as a valuable alterative, tonic and febrifuge.² - [Previous: c5.s12.t2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.6) - [Next: c5.s12.t2.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.8) - [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.t2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t2.7) · Pramāṇa