The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s21.t1.11

c5.s21.t1.11

THE root-barks of these four species of Ficus together with that of Azadarachta Indica pass by the name of panchavalkala or the five barks, and are used in combination. A decoction of these barks, called pancha valkala kasháya is much used as a gargle in salivation, as a wash for ulcers, and as an injection in leucorrhoea.1 The powdered root-bark of Ficus religiosa rubbed with honey is applied to aphthous sores of children.2 It is also sprinkled over unhealthy ulcers to improve the condition and promote granulation.3