[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.t2.26 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.26 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.26 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s18.t2.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.26) BOTH the red and white varieties of this plant are noticed by Sanskrit writers but the white is preferred for use. Its root is regarded as laxative, diuretic and stomachic; it is used in jaundice, ascites, anasarca, scanty urine and internal inflammations. One of its Sanskrit synonyms, namely, sothagni means cure for dropsy. A decoction of punarnavá root is recommended to be given with the addition of powdered chiretá and ginger in anasarca.¹ A compound decoction much used in this disease is prepared as follows. - [Previous: c5.s18.t2.25](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.25) - [Next: c5.s18.t2.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.27) - [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.t2.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.26) · Pramāṇa