[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.s7.17 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s7.17 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s7.17 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s7.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s7.17) A decoction of the fruits is given with the addition of \*yavakshára\* (impure carbonate of potash), in painful micturition.¹ A decoction of the entire plant is given with \*silájatu\* (a bituminous substance) and honey, in the same affection. Equal parts of \*gokhuru\* and sesamum seeds, taken with goat's milk and honey, is said to cure impotence arising from bad practices.² - [Previous: c5.s7.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s7.16) - [Next: c5.s7.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s7.18) - [Up: c5.s7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s7.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s7.17) · Pramāṇa