The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.20
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.20
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c5.s18.t2.20
THIS troublesome weed is chiefly valued on account of its ashes which contain a large quantity of potash. These are used in the preparation of alkaline medicines and caustic pastes, ( see Alkaline ashes ). The ashes mixed with orpiment are applied as a caustic to warts on the penis and other parts of the body.