The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t1.4

c5.s18.t1.4

A decoction of nirgundi leaves is given with the addition of long pepper in catarrhal fever with heaviness of head and dullness of hearing.¹ A pillow stuffed with the leaves of nirgundi is placed under the head for relief of headache. The juice of the leaves is said to remove fœtid discharges and worms from ulcers. An oil prepared with the juice of the leaves is applied to sinuses and scrofulous sores.²