[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.t7.24 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t7.24 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t7.24 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s12.t7.24](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.24) PLUMBAGO ROSEA, Linn. Sans. रक्तचित्रक, Raktachitraka. Vern. Lálchitá, Beng. The properties of the root of Plumbago rosea are said to be like those of P. Zeylanica. It has besides a specific action on the uterus.\* The root of \*Plumbago rosea\* taken internally will expel the fœtus from the womb, whether dead or alive.¹ This root is a more powerful vesicant than that of \*P. Zelanica\*, and enters into the composition of caustic pastes, and stimulant and rubefacient applications. - [Previous: c5.s12.t7.23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.23) - [Next: c5.s12.t7.25](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.25) - [Up: c5.s12.t7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.24](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.24) · Pramāṇa