[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.t4.26 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t4.26 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t4.26 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s12.t4.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.26) Jirakádi modaka. Take of the three myrobalans, tubers of \*Cyperus rotundus\* (\*mustaka\*), watery extract of gulancha, prepared talc, flowers of \*Mesua ferrea\* (\*nágakesara\*), leaves called \*tejapatra\*, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, coriander, ginger, long pepper, \*Oldenlandia herbacea\* (\*parpaṭi\*), root of \*Andropogon muricatum\* (\*usira\*), \*Pavonia odorata\* (\*bálá\*), and \*Plumbago Zeylanica\* (\*chitraka\*), each one part, cumin seed, nineteen parts or equal in weight to all the other ingredients; powder them all and mix. Add two parts of sugar to one of the powder and make into a confection with honey and clarified butter. Dose, one drachm. This medicine is prescribed in chronic diarrhœa and dyspepsia with loss of appetite. - [Previous: c5.s12.t4.25](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.25) - [Next: c5.s12.t4.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.27) - [Up: c5.s12.t4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.26) · Pramāṇa