The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t5.15
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t5.15
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c5.s10.t5.15
The acid liquid exuded from the hairs of the stem and leaves of *Cicer arietinum* is called *chanakámla* in Sanskrit. It is collected by spreading a cloth over the plants during the night and rinsing the fluid absorbed by it. *Chanakámla* is described as acid, refrigerant, saltish, and useful in dyspepsia, indigestion and costiveness. It enters into the composition of some medicines for dyspepsia along with other vegetable acids.