[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.s18.t2.20 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.20 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.20 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s18.t2.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.20) THIS troublesome weed is chiefly valued on account of its ashes which contain a large quantity of potash. These are used in the preparation of alkaline medicines and caustic pastes, ( see Alkaline ashes ). The ashes mixed with orpiment are applied as a caustic to warts on the penis and other parts of the body. - [Previous: c5.s18.t2.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.19) - [Next: c5.s18.t2.21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.21) - [Up: c5.s18.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.20) · Pramāṇa