N. O. KANUNCtJI.ACE/E. 
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The bruised root having been given to large dogs in the 
quantity of 10 grs. to 2 ounces, no particular effects were 
observed. 
“It has been used in the Hospital of the Medical College 
in several cases of ague, and as a tonic in the convalescence from 
acute diseases. 
“5 grs. of the powder, or 2 grs. of the watery extract, 
given thrice daily, have in some cases prevented, and in several 
moderated, the accession of fevers and at the same time acted 
gently oil the bowels. The only sensation experienced was 
warmth at the epigastrium, and a general comfortable feeling. 
“ Another species of Thalictrum (flavum) is common in 
France, where it is termed 1 the poor man’s rhubarb,’ as a sub- 
stitute for which medicine it is generally employed. The Indian 
species is easily procurable from the hills, though not known 
in the bazars of the lower provinces. 
“ It deserves extensive trial, and promises to succeed well 
as a febrifuge of some power, and atonic aperient of peculiar 
value. 
“Dose of the powder. — 5 to 10 grs. as a tonic and ape- 
rient, in the interval of intermittent fevers, and in convalescence 
from acute diseases.’’ (O’Shaughnessy). 
“It lessens the intensity of fever, and acfs gently on the 
bowels ; thus it is a good substitute for rhubarb. As collyrium, 
it clears the sight. The snuff prepared from it clears the brain. 
It relieves toothache.” (R. N. Khohy). 
6. Ranunculus sderatus, Linn, h.f.br.i., i. 19. 
Syn. '■ — R. Indices, Roxb. 458. 
Veen.: — Kaf-es-saba (Arab.) ; Kabikaj (Pers.). I’olica (Tirhut) ; 
Shim (Kuniaon). 
Habitat : — River banks in Bengal and Northern India; 
marshes of Peshawar ; warm valleys of the Himalaya ; unknown 
south of the Nerbudda. 
An annual glabrous, erect yellow-green herb. 
