The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c6.s6.1
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c6.s6.1
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c6.s6.1
*Sans.* गन्धमार्जार, *Gandha márjára*. *Vern.* *Khátási*, *Beng.* The pouch of the civet cat (*Viverra Zibetha*, Linn.) contains an unctuous odorous secretion which is extracted and used in perfumery. The pouch together with the secretion contained in it, are used by native physicians in scenting medicated oils.