[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.s8.t1.3 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s8.t1.3 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s8.t1.3 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s8.t1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s8.t1.3) Guggulu is said to be demulcent, aperient, alterative and a purifier of the blood. It is used in rheumatism, nervous diseases, scrofulous affections, urinary disorders, and skin diseases. In rheumatism it is used in a great variety of forms. The following called \*Yogarája guggulu\* is a favourite preparation. - [Previous: c5.s8.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s8.t1.2) - [Next: c5.s8.t1.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s8.t1.4) - [Up: c5.s8.t1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s8.t1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s8.t1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s8.t1.3) · Pramāṇa