A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c14.24

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The roots of trivṛt constitute the best among the purgative drugs (7.3ab). The synonyms of trivṛt(ā) are enumerated (7.3cd–4). Its properties and actions are described (7.5–6).53 The differences between the roots of the śyāmā and aruṇā types of trivṛt are discussed, including the indications for the preferential use of one of both types (7.7–9).54 The way of collecting and preparing the roots is described (7.10–11).