The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t5.2
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t5.2
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c5.s12.t5.2
THE Randia dumetorum is a small thorny tree common in waste places. The fruit when ripe, looks like a small apple, and has a peculiar sweetish, sickly smell. It is described by Sanskrit writers, as the best or safest of emetics. In fact the ancient Hindus depended chiefly upon this drug for causing emesis. One ripe fruit is generally administered for this purpose. It is also used in combination with other medicines, as for example in the following prescription.