[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.t7.27 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t7.27 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t7.27 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s12.t7.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.27) SUSRUTA describes the seeds of \*Embelia Ribes\* as anthelmintic, alterative and tonic and recommends their use along with liquorice root for the purpose of strengthening the body and preventing the effects of age. Later writers regard \*báberang\* as carminative stomachic, anthelmintic and useful in intestinal worms, dyspepsia, and skin diseases. - [Previous: c5.s12.t7.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.26) - [Next: c5.s12.t7.28](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.28) - [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.t7.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s12.t7.27) · Pramāṇa