LETTER XXI

Natural Productions of India.--Trees, shrubs, plants, fruits,

&c.--Their different uses and medicinal qualities.--The Rose.--Native

medical practice.--Antidote to Hydrophobia.--Remedy for the venom of

the Snake.--The Chitcherah (Inverted thorn).--The Neam-tree.--The

Hurrundh (Castor-tree).--The Umultass (Cassia-tree).--The

Myrtle.--The Pomegranate.--The Tamarind.--The Jahmun.--The

Mango.--The Sherrefah.--White and red Guavers.--The Damascus Fig.--The

Peach, and other Fruits.--The Mahdhaar (Fire-plant).--The Sirrakee and

Sainturh (Jungle-grass).--The Bamboo, and its various uses

enumerated...Page 304

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