The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s29.t1.5
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s29.t1.5
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c5.s29.t1.5
The properties of these preparations are described separately, but it is scarcely worth while to reproduce these details here. The root of the sugar cane is considered demulcent and diuretic. Sugar and treacle are very largely used in Hindu Medicine. Old treacle is preferred to new for medicinal purposes.