[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c5.s18.t2.4 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.4 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t2.4 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s18.t2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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. - [Previous: c5.s18.t2.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.3) - [Next: c5.s18.t2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.5) - [Up: c5.s18.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s18.t2.4) · Pramāṇa