A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.345

v1.c23.345

The mineral (dhātu) called mākṣika, found near (the river) Tāpī, and occurring in two varieties, with a golden and a silvery hue respectively, also possesses curative properties of a broad range, and can be employed in the same way as śilājatu (13.17cd–18). Patients using śilājatu or mākṣika should observe particular dietary restrictions (13.19ab).