[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.t1.87 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.87 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.87 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s3.t1.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.87) In scrofulous enlargement of the glands under the lower jaw, a decoction² of varuna bark is prescribed by several writers. It is said to cure even old standing cases. In internal or deep seated suppurative inflammation, a decoction of varuna and Boerhaavia diffusa (punarnavá) is given internally.³ - [Previous: c5.s3.t1.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.86) - [Next: c5.s3.t1.88](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.88) - [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.t1.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.87) · Pramāṇa