The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s24.t2.9

c5.s24.t2.9

THE underground stems of *Alocasia Indica* constitute a valuable and important vegetable of native dietary. The stems sometimes grow to an immense size, from six to eight feet in length and can be preserved for a considerable time. Hence they are of great importance in jail dietary when fresh vegetables become scarce in the bazar or jail garden. They thrive best in shade under the eaves of huts or buildings and beside fences.