[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.s6.t1.2 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s6.t1.2 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s6.t1.2 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s6.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s6.t1.2) FOUR varietes of \*balá\* are mentioned by Sanskrit writers, namely, \*Bátyálaka\*, (\*Sida cordifolia\*). \*Mahábalá\*, (\*Sida rhomboidea\*)∗ \*Atibalá\*, (\*Sida rhombifolia\*). \*Nágabalá\*, (\*Sida alba\*). The roots of all these species, are regarded as cooling, astringent, tonic and useful in nervous diseases, urinary diseases and disorders of the blood and bile. In intermittent fever, a decoction of the root of \*Sida cordifolia\* and ginger is given.¹ It is said to be useful in fevers with cold shivering fits, followed by strong heat of body. The powder of the root-bark is given with milk aud sugar, for the relief of frequent micturition and leucorrhoea.² - [Previous: c5.s6.t1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s6.t1.1) - [Next: c5.s6.t1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s6.t1.3) - [Up: c5.s6.t1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s6.t1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s6.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s6.t1.2) · Pramāṇa