The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.4

c5.s18.t2.4

CLERODENDRON SIPHONANTHUS, *R. Br.* Syn. *Siphonanthus Indica,* Lam. Sans. ब्रह्मयष्टिका, *Brahmayashṭikā,* भार्गी, *Bhárgi.* Vern. *Bámanháṭi,* Beng. *Bhárangi,* Hind. The root of Clerodendron Siphonanthus is considered useful in asthma, cough and scrofulous affections. The root beaten to a pulp is given with ginger and warm water in asthma.¹ It enters into the composition of several compound decoctions for diseases of the lungs. A confection called *Bhárgiguḍa* is prepared with a decoction of this root and the ten drugs called *dasamula*, chebulic myrobalan, treacle and the usual aromatic substances. It is used in asthma. An oil, prepared with a decoction and paste of the root of Clerodendron Siphonanthus in the usual proportions, is recommended for external application in the marasmus of children.