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of iriphald or the three myrobalacs, they are used in almost all 

 diseases. The kernel o£ the fruits is said to be narcotic and astrin- 

 gent, and is used a3 an external application to inflamed parts. 1 



In hoarseness, belleric my'robalans, rock salt and long pepper, 

 rubbed into a paste with butter-milk, are recommended to be used 

 as a liactus. 2 Another prescription for sore throat and hoarseness 

 is as follows. Belleric myrobalans are fried in clarified butter ; 

 they are then covered with a paste of wheat-flour and slightly 



roasted on a fire. 



fruits 



is recommended to be kept in the mouth for the relief of sore 

 throat, cough and catarrh. 3 



TERMINALIA ARJUNA, Bedd. 



Sans, cfirsrir, Arjuna. $$*, Kukubha. 



Vern, Arjuna, Beng. Kahu, Hind. 



The bark of this timber tree is considered tonic, astringent 

 and cooling, and is used in heart diseases, contusions, fractures, 

 ulcers, etc. In diseases of the heart it is used in a variety of ways. 

 Thus a decoction of the bark with milk is given as a nourishment. 

 The powdered bark is given with milk, treacle or water. 4 A 

 ghrila is prepared with the decoction and paste of the bark for 

 internal use. 5 





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