The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t9.9

c5.s12.t9.9

Paṭhádya churna.³ Take of the root of Stephania hernandifolia, fruit of Ægle Marmelos (vilva), plumbago root, long pepper, black pepper, ginger, bark of Eugenia Jambolana, rind of pomegranate fruit, flowers of Woodfordia floribunda (dhátaki), root of Picrorrhiza Kurroa (kaṭuki), átis, tubers of Cyperus rotundus (mustaka), wood of Berberis Asiatica (dárvi), chiretá, seeds of Holarrhena antidysenterica (indrayava), one part each, kuṭaja bark, equal in weight to all the above ingredients; powder them finely and mix. Dose, about one to two scruples to be taken with rice-water and honey. Another compound powder called *Gangádhara churna*, is of similar composition to the above, with a few additional substances.