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enter into the composition of several compound decoctions for 

 fever. The following called Palolddi 'kvdlka is an illustration. 

 Take of patola leaves, red sandal wood, root of Sanscvicra Zeylanica 

 (murvd), Picrorrhiza Kurroa 1 (kainki), Stephania hcmandifolia 

 (pdthd) and gulancha, each one drachm, water half a 

 together till reduced to one- fourth. 1 



Patola enters into the composition of several compound de- 

 coctions for boils and other skin diseases for which it is con- 

 sidered a very efficacious remedy. The following is an illustration. 

 Take of patola leaves, gulancha, mustaka, chiretd, nim bark, 

 catechu, root-bark of Justicia Adhatoda (vdsaka), and Oldenlandxt 

 herbacea (parpata) y equal parts, in all two tolas, and prepare a 

 decoction in the usual way. This decoction is regarded as a 

 valuable alterative, tonic and febrifuge. 2 



' The root is used in combination with Iponwa Turpethum and 

 other adjunots as a drastic purgative in jaundice, anasarca and 

 ascites. The following called PatoUdya churna is an illustration. 

 Take of the root of TrichosatUhes dioica (patola), turmeric, 

 bdberang seods, Jcamald powder, and the three myrobalans, two 

 tolas each, cinnamon, and the root of the indigo plant, three tolas 

 each, Ipomcea Turpethum (trivrit) four tolas; powder the 

 ingredients finely and mix. Dose, about one drachm with cow's 



urine. After the use of this medicine, light food only (such as 

 gruel) should be taken. 3 



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