[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.s20.t2.9 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s20.t2.9 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s20.t2.9 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s20.t2.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s20.t2.9) In affections of the eyes, castor oil leaves and root are used in a variety of forms and several prescriptions containing them are given by most writers. A decoction of the bark, leaves and root of the plant, in goat's milk and water is recommended for use as a wash in recent ophthalmia.³ - [Previous: c5.s20.t2.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s20.t2.8) - [Next: c5.s20.t2.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s20.t2.10) - [Up: c5.s20.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s20.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s20.t2.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s20.t2.9) · Pramāṇa