The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s20.t3.2

c5.s20.t3.2

ROXBURGH and Brandis give *Punnága* as the Sanskrit for this plant. As far as my information goes, *Punnága* is the Sanskrit for *Calophyllum inophyllum*, a large tree of the Coromandel Coast with beautiful white fragrant flowers and numerous stamens arranged in rows. *Kampilla* is the red mealy powder covering the capsules of *Mallotus Philippensis*. It is described as cathartic and anthelmintic and is chiefly used to expel intestinal worms. *Kampilla* powder given in doses of one *tolá* with treacle, is said to kill and expel all intestinal worms.⁴ It enters into the composition of numerous compound prescriptions for worms. The following is an illustration. Take of kampilla, báberang seeds, chebulic myrobalan yavakshára (impure carbonate of potash), and rock salt, equal parts; powder and mix. Dose, about a drachm, with butter-milk.¹