The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s2.t1.3
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s2.t1.3
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c5.s2.t1.3
In the Pharmacopœia of India it is stated that the *Cissampelos hernandifolia*, Wall. is identical with Pareira Brava, and is common throughout India. Other authorities say, that the true Pareira Brava is derived from Chondodendron tomentosum. The plant used by Kavirajas in Bengal under the name of páthá is identical with that figured by Roxburgh as Cissampelos hexandra. The root of this plant is regarded as light, bitter, astringent and useful in fever, diarrhœa, urinary diseases, dyspepsia etc.