The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s2.t1.4

c5.s2.t1.4

In fever with diarrhœa, the following compound decoction¹ is recommended by Chakradatta. Take of páthá root, indrajava seeds, chiretta, tubers of Cyperus rotundus ( mustaka ), Hedyotis biflora ( parpati ), gulancha, and ginger, equal parts, in all two tolas, water thirty-two tolas; and boil till reduced to one-fourth. In diarrhœa caused by indigestion and attended with pain and slimy or bilious stools, the following decoction is used. Take of páthá root, indrajava seeds, chebulic myrobalan and ginger, each half a tola, water thirty-two tolas. Boil down to one-fourth.