The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t8.2
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s10.t8.2
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c5.s10.t8.2
Two species of Bauhinia, namely purple and white flowered (Bauhinia variegata and acuminata), are noticed in the Bhávaprakása under the names of Kovidára and Kánchanára and the properties of both are said to be identical. The bark of Bauhinia variegata is described as alterative, tonic, astringent and useful in scrofula, skin diseases and ulcers.