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The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s16.36

The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s16.36

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c5.s16.36

About half a drachm of asvagandhá root, taken with milk or clarified butter is said to act as an aphrodisiac and restorative to old men. Asvagandhá enters into the composition of several medicines intended for use as aphrodisiacs.⁴