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Hedyotis Umbellata; H. Hispida; H.
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Sunday, 02 July 2006 |
Herbal treatment Asthma and Phthisis
are species indigenous to Rameswaram. much cultivated on the sea coasts for the sake of its root (Chay----root) which gives the best and most durable red dye for cotton cloth. the leaves are considered expectorant and in dry powder made into cakes with flour and used in asthma and phthisis, The decoction of the root and leaves (1 in 20) is used as a, wash for poisonous bites of venomous animals, and internally in cough, asthma and consumption in doses of to 1 ounce. The decoction for internal use is
enerally combined with t romatics like Adiantum Limatum or Hydrocotyle Asiatica. For burning at the pit of the stomach the leaf----juice is given with milk and sugar, and externally it is a good application for the burning of the palms and soles of feet in fevers |
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