The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s24.t2.7
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s24.t2.7
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c5.s24.t2.7
SCINDAPSUS OFFICINALIS, *Schott*. Syn. *Pothos officinalis*, *Roxb*. Sans. गजपिप्पली, *Gajapippali*. Vern. *Gajapipul*, Beng. Hind. The sliced fruits of this plant pass by the name of *gajapipul*. They are considered aromatic, carminative, stimulant and useful in diarrhœa, asthma and other affections supposed to be caused by deranged phlegm. They are chiefly used as an aromatic adjunct to other medicines.