The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t5.13

c5.s12.t5.13

The Pæderia fœtida is a long climbing plant, twining up and over trees. All parts of the plant give off a most offensive odour when bruised. The leaves, boiled and made into soup, are considered wholesome and suitable for the sick and convalescent. The entire plant including stem, leaves and root, is much used both internally and externally in rheumatic affections for which it is regarded as a specific.