[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.t4.6 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t4.6 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t4.6 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s12.t4.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.6) An oil prepared from the seeds of Indian colocynth, is used for blackening grey hairs. A poultice of the root is said to be useful in inflammation of the breasts.² - [Previous: c5.s12.t4.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.5) - [Next: c5.s12.t4.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.7) - [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.t4.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t4.6) · Pramāṇa