The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s8.t1.14

c5.s8.t1.14

Saḍanga guggulu.¹ In affections of the eyes with pain, swelling and inflammation, (rheumatic ophthalmia?) bdellium is recommended to be given with a decoction of the three myrobalans, root of Momordica dioica (patala), nim bark, and the leaves of Adhatoda vasica (vásaka). A similar preparation is recommended for secondary syphilitic ulcerations. In unhealthy ulcerations, the following, called Amrita guggulu² is recommended. Take of gulancha, root of Momordica dioica (patala), the three myrobalans, long pepper, black pepper, ginger, and baberung seeds in equal parts, guggulu, in quantity equal to all the above ingredients and beat them together into a mass. Dose about a drachm every morning.