[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) › c6.s5.2 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c6.s5.2 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c6.s5.2 - **Language:** English ### [c6.s5.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s5.2) The \*Bhávaprakása\* describes three varieties of musk, namely, \*Kámrupa\*, \*Nepála\* and \*Káshmira\* musk. \*Kámrupa\* musk is said to be of black colour and superior to the others. It is probably China or Thibet musk brought via Kamroop. \*Nepála\* musk is described as bluish colour and intermediate quality. \*Káshmira\* musk is of inferior quality. - [Previous: c6.s5.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s5.1) - [Next: c6.s5.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s5.3) - [Up: c6.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s5) ## Linked texts (1) - [Bhāvaprakāśa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.med.sangraha.bhavaprakasa) — Bhāvamiśra 1550, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s5.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s5.2) · Pramāṇa