The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s2.t2.7
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s2.t2.7
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c5.s2.t2.7
Gulancha enters into the composition of a large number of prescriptions for chronic skin diseases. The juice of the plant or its decoction is given alone, or with the addition of *guggulu* or bdellium.¹ Numerous compound decoctions with the addition of various other drugs such as *nim*, turmeric, catechu, etc. are used in these diseases, as well as in gout and rheumatism.² Several oils, for external application are prepared with *gulancha* and are much used in skin diseases, rheumatic affections and nervous complaints.