The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s4.t1.3

c5.s4.t1.3

In ascites and enlarged spleen, a decoction¹ of the root-bark of Moringa pterygosperma and the leaves of Rumex vesicarius (amlaloniká) is given with the addition of long pepper, black pepper and rock salt in powder. In enlarged spleen and liver, a decoction of the root-bark is recommended to be given with the addition of plumbago root, rock salt and long pepper, or of the ashes of Butea frondosa (palása), or of yavakshára (impure carbonate of potash).²