The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s22.t4.4
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s22.t4.4
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c5.s22.t4.4
PHŒNIX SYLVESTRIS, *Roxb.* Sans. खर्जुर, *Kharjura*. Vern Kejur, *Beng. Hind.* The *Phœnix sylvestris* is indigenous to India and is cultivated for the sake of its sweet sap which is manufactured into *gur* or jagari. The imported fruits of *Phœnix dactylifera* are used medicinally as demulcents and expectorants.