[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c5.s22.t4.4 # 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 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s22.t4.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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. - [Previous: c5.s22.t4.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.3) - [Next: c5.s23.t1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s23.t1.1) - [Up: c5.s22.t4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s22.t4.4) · Pramāṇa