The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s7.35

c5.s7.35

In rheumatic affections such as pleurodynia, sciatica, lumbago, pain in the hip joints etc., Sárangadhara recommends the administration of lemon juice with the addition of yavakshára (impure carbonate of potash) and honey.²