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The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s21.t1.30

The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s21.t1.30

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c5.s21.t1.30

The leaves of *Cannabis sativa* are purified by being boiled in milk before use. They are regarded as heating, digestive, astringent, and narcotic. The intoxication produced by *bháng* is said to be of a pleasant description and to promote talkativeness.