The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s15.t1.21

c5.s15.t1.21

THE root of this plant is regarded as alterative, tonic and useful in rheumatic affections, and diseases of the nervous system. As an alterative and nervine tonic it is prescribed in the following manner. The powdered root is soaked, seven times during seven days, in the juice of the tubers of Asparagus racemosus (satamuli) and dried. The resulting powder is given in doses of a quarter to half a tolá, with clarified butter, for about a month. It is said to improve the intellect, strengthen the body and prevent the effects of age.¹ In synovitis the powdered root is given with milk.²