TERMINALIA BELLIRICA
description & usage
A tree common in Indian forests and plains. The seeds having thorn like projection is the identification mark.
Uses:
Coughs, hoarseness, eye diseases scorpion sting, etc.,
How to Use:
Fruits are useful in coughs, hoarseness, eye diseases scorpion sting, etc., With salt and Long pepper, fruit pulp is given in the form of electuary in cough, hoarseness, sore-throat and dyspepsia ; or may be taken in the form of a paste mixed with butter-milk as a linctus, as chakradatta recommends.
Parts Used:
Fruit, seed
Taste:
Saltish ness
Action:
Astringent, expectorant, laxative, tonic
Uses:
Coughs, hoarseness, eye diseases scorpion sting, etc.,
How to Use:
Fruits are useful in coughs, hoarseness, eye diseases scorpion sting, etc., With salt and Long pepper, fruit pulp is given in the form of electuary in cough, hoarseness, sore-throat and dyspepsia ; or may be taken in the form of a paste mixed with butter-milk as a linctus, as chakradatta recommends.
Parts Used:
Fruit, seed
Taste:
Saltish ness
Action:
Astringent, expectorant, laxative, tonic