THE DRUGS OF SIHSI A^D KAPPAT HILLS. 581 



Nahri (Vern). — The leaves are used for increasing the flow of milk both in 

 women and animals. 



Cardiotpermum halicacabnm (Sapindaceas). — Leaves crushed are used for 

 hydrocele. 



Watt, Vol.11, p. 155. — Root is laxative, emetic, stomachic, rubifacient, 

 diaphoretic, diuretic and tonic. 



Smithia setisitiva (Leguminosae). — Leaves if eaten daily keep the body cool 

 and increase the flow of milk (especially used in case of cattle). 



Asparagus race/»osa (Liliacea;), — Milk in which the root is rubbed is admini- 

 stered to keep the body cool. 



Watt. Vol. 1, p. 345. — 'Root is demulcent and also prevents confluence of 

 small-pox. 



Hemidesmus indious (Asclepiadeai). — The powder from the root, the bark of 

 which is extracted, is stored as tea-powder and used as tea. 



Watt. Vol. IV, p. 219. — Root is alterative and tonic and also useful in 

 thrush of children. 



Literature consulted. — (1) Dictionary of the Economic Products of 



India. 

 (2) x^gricultural Bulletins of the Straits ami 

 Federated Malay States. 



