The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t8.3
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s12.t8.3
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c5.s12.t8.3
The bark of *Alstonia scholaris* is very thick and spongy, hence the tree has recieved the names of *Visálatvak*, *Vrihattvak*, etc. It is described as tonic, alterative and useful in fever and skin diseases. Susruta gives the following formula for use in catarrhal fever. Take of the bark of Alstonia scholaris, gulancha, nim bark and the bark of Betula Bhojpattra, equal parts, in all two tolás and prepare a decoction in the usual way.¹ It enters into the composition of several formulæ for skin diseases. The following is an illustration.