The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t7.24

c5.s12.t7.24

PLUMBAGO ROSEA, Linn. Sans. रक्तचित्रक, Raktachitraka. Vern. Lálchitá, Beng. The properties of the root of Plumbago rosea are said to be like those of P. Zeylanica. It has besides a specific action on the uterus.* The root of *Plumbago rosea* taken internally will expel the fœtus from the womb, whether dead or alive.¹ This root is a more powerful vesicant than that of *P. Zelanica*, and enters into the composition of caustic pastes, and stimulant and rubefacient applications.