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Pavetta Indica; Ixora Pavetta, belonging
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Sunday, 02 July 2006 |
Ayuervedic herbs for Renal dropsy
is a common shrub found throughout India. It contains a green rosin, starch, (no tannin) an organic acid and a bitter glucoside resembling salicin but more soluble. In action it is bitter tonic and aperient. The root has purgative properties. It is frequently prescribed in visceral obstructions. The root, together with dried ginger, is rubbed and given in conjee water in cases of
ascites, renal dropsy etc. A decoction of the root (1 in 10) is also given in doses of | to 1 ounce in torpor of the liver, and with ginger added, in dropsy. Mr, H. M. Birdwood calls it "Matheran Coffee". It is given in powder to children, the dose is about a drachm or more. The local fomentation with the leaves is useful in relieving the pain in case of piles. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 July 2006 )
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