The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t1.2
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t1.2
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c5.s10.t1.2
GRAPES have been known in India from a very remote period and are mentioned by Susruta and Charaka. The dried fruits called raisins, are used in medicine. They are described as demulcent, laxative, sweet, cooling, agreeable and useful in thirst, heat of body, cough, hoarseness and consumption.