[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.s7.19 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c6.s7.19 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c6.s7.19 - **Language:** English ### [c6.s7.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s7.19) गोरोचना \*Gorochaná\*, or the concretions found in the gall-bladder of the ox, are considered cooling, aromatic and useful in abortion and diseases supposed to be caused by evil spirits. \*Gorochaná\* is sometimes given to infants in small doses as a laxative. It enters into the composition of some medicines for skin diseases. - [Previous: c6.s7.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s7.18) - [Next: c6.s7.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s7.20) - [Up: c6.s7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s7.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c6.s7.19) · Pramāṇa