The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t2.28

c5.s10.t2.28

The fresh juice of the plant is used as a diuretic in suppression of urine. The following compound decoction¹ is recommended by Sárangadhara in constipation with suppression of urine. Take of Alhagi Maurorum, chebulic myrobalans, pulp of Cassia Fistula (*áragbadha*), fruits of Tribulus terrestris (*gokshura*), and root of Coleus aromaticus (*páshanbhid*), prepare a decoction in the usual way, and administer it with honey. The following electuary is recommended by several writers for the cough of children. Take of the extract of *yavása*, raisins, chebulic myrobalans and long pepper in equal parts, powder and mix with honey and clarified butter.²