[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.s3.t1.79 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.79 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.79 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s3.t1.79](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.79) In calculous affections it is used in a great variety of forms. Thus a simple decoction of the bark may be given with the addition of treacle.¹ A compound decoction is prepared along with equal parts of \*Tribulus terrestris\* (\*gokshura\*) and ginger, and is administered with the addition of \*yavakshára\* and honey.² A compound powder called \*Varunádya churna\*³ is prepared as follows. A solution of the ashes of \*varuna\* is made as directed under the head of alkaline water (\*Kshárodaka\*). This solution is boiled with the addition of \*varuna\* bark in powder and \*yavakshára\* (impure carbonate of potash), till the water is entirely evaporated. The resulting powder is given in ascites, calculus, enlargements of the abdominal viscera, and affections of the bladder and uterus. A confection called \*Varunádya guḍa\* is prepared by adding to the fluid extract of the bark, treacle and a number of diuretic and aromatic substances. - [Previous: c5.s3.t1.78](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.78) - [Next: c5.s3.t1.80](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.80) - [Up: c5.s3.t1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.79](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.79) · Pramāṇa