The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t4.47
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t4.47
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c5.s12.t4.47
HYDROCOTYLE ASIATICA, *Linn.* *Sans.* मण्डुकपर्णी, *Mandukaparni*. *Vern.* Thalkuri, *Beng.* Bráhmamanduki, *Hind.* The properties of this plant are said to resemble those of *Bráhmi* (*Herpestes Monniera*), both being regarded as alterative, tonic, and useful in diseases of the skin, nervous system and blood. The fresh juice of the leaves is given with milk and liquorice powder, as an alterative tonic.⁴