The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t2.2
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t2.2
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c5.s12.t2.2
The Trichosanthes dioica is extensively cultivated as an article of food in Bengal. The unripe fruits are much used by the natives as a culinary vegetable and are considered very wholesome and especially suited for the convalescent. In fact they constitute one of the most palatable vegetables grown in this country. The tender tops are also used as a pot-herb and are regarded as tonic and vermifuge.