The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t10.2
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t10.2
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c5.s10.t10.2
BELLERIC myrobalans are described as astringent and laxative and useful in cough, hoarseness, eye diseases, etc. As a constituent of *triphalá* or the three myrobalans, they are used in almost al diseases. The kernel of the fruits is said to be narcotic and astringent, and is used as an external application to inflamed parts.¹