K. 0. AHOIDEiE. 
1351 
Feb. 1875, p. 39, for further particulars.” (Surg II. Evers, 
M.D., Wardha.) 
As a stomachic in flatulency, in the form of infusion, 
Bruised root ... ... ... 1 oz. 
Boiling water ... • ... 14 „ 
Dose : 1 ounce and a half thrice daily. (Surgeon C. M. 
Russell, Sarun.) 
“ The root, rubbed up with water or. spirit, is used as a 
counter-irritant to the chest in the catarrh of children. It is 
generally supposed that the smell is disliked by the cobra, on 
which it produces a narcotic effect. For this reason it is cul- 
tivated near dwellings and chewed by snake-catchers.” (Sur- 
geon II. McCalman, M.D., Ratnagiri.) “ Bach is commonly 
used to allay distressing cough. I use it much for this 
purpose, with excellent results. A small piece of the dried 
root- stock kept in the mouth acts better than many cough 
lozenges. It produces a warm sensation in the mouth and a 
beneficial flow of saliva.” (Surg.-Maj. R. L. Dutt, M.D., 
Pubna.) 
“ The rhizome is emetic, nauseant, antispasmodic, carminat- 
ive, stomachic, stimulant, and insecticide. As an emetic it is 
more nauseant and depressent than Ipecacuanha, and it is there- 
fore useful in most of the diseases in which the latter is indicat- 
ed, including dysentery. It is one of the two vegetable drugs 
in this country which act efficiently as emetics in so small a dose 
as 30 grains. It should not be used in more than 35 grains, 
and in 40 grains its action is very violent and obstinate. It is a 
good remedy in asthma, to relieve which, it should be first used 
in pretty large or' nauseant doses (15 to 20 grains) and then 
repeated every 2 or 3 hours in smaller or expectorant doses (10 
grains) till relieved. Among other diseases which are most 
benefited by this drug are bronchial catarrh, hysteria, neuralgia, 
and some forms of dyspepsia. The rhizome can also be used 
in the form of a tincture or an infusion.” (Hony. Surg. Moo- 
deen Sheriff, Madras.) 
“ The rootstock is burnt to charcoal, then pulverised. 10 to 
20 grains of this powder mixed with water is given to counteract 
