68 THE MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE PHILIPPINES 



chronic constipation. In both conditions it seems to operate 

 by toning and regulating the functions of the intestine. 



Martin, an English physician, was the first to call attention 

 to the properties of Bael, and according to Dr. Green one dose 

 of the pulp of the ripe fruit, prepared with sugar and given 

 every morning, is an efficient remedy in the treatment of the 

 dyspepsia of Europeans in India, especially in the form charac- 

 terized by constipation and flatulence. The green fruit is a 

 powerful astringent used by the Hindoos for diarrhoea. In 

 cholera epidemics Dr. Bose advises the daily use of an ice made 

 from the pulp of the ripe fruit, the object being the regulation 

 of the functions of the intestine. 



The Pharmacopoeia of India contains the following prepara- 

 tions : 



Mixture. — Pulp of the ripe fruit 60 grams. 



Water 120 " 



Sugar 60 " 



Mix, and if desired add chopped ice. This forms a very 

 agreeable drink which has the aroma of the fruit itself, and 

 may be repeated 2-3 times a day. When the fruit is ripe, this 

 preparation is not only astringent in cases of diarrhoea, but 

 possesses the additional property of increasing the appetite. If 

 the patient's stomach is very weak, the preparation may pro- 

 duce vomiting in which event it is necessary to give it in small 

 doses or to employ the extract. 



Extract of Bad. — Pulp of the ripe fruit is placed in a vessel 

 and sufficient water added to cover it. It is then heated and 

 evaporated to the consistency of a soft extract. The dose is 

 2-4 grams, 2, 3 or 4 times a day. 



Fluid Extract of Bael. — 



Pulp of Bael 500 grams. 



Water 3 liters. 



Rectified alcohol 60 grams. 



