[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.s22.t4.3 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s22.t4.3 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s22.t4.3 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s22.t4.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.3) Medicinally betel-nuts are used in urinary disorders and as an aphrodisiac. The Bhávaprakasa gives a preparation called \*Rativallava pugapáka\*. It is a confection made of betel-nuts boiled in milk, with the addition of a number of aromatic and stimulant substances supposed to have aphrodisiac properties. Sometimes datura seeds and the leaves of \*Cannabis sativa\* are added to this confection when it is called \*Kámesvara modaka\*. - [Previous: c5.s22.t4.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.2) - [Next: c5.s22.t4.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.4) - [Up: c5.s22.t4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.3) · Pramāṇa