The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t11.2

c5.s10.t11.2

The bark of this timber tree is considered tonic, astringent and cooling, and is used in heart diseases, contusions, fractures, ulcers, etc. In diseases of the heart it is used in a variety of ways. Thus a decoction of the bark with milk is given as a nourishment. The powdered bark is given with milk, treacle or water.⁴ A *ghrita* is prepared with the decoction and paste of the bark for internal use.⁵