114 Bans.--A. Russub. P. Ney. Its leaves like those of the Joowar,
when they are young; it is cool and a little astringent, beneficial in
dysuria, gonorrhÊa, piles, in stomach complaints, bilious disorders,
and those of the blood, in cholicky pains from flatulence. Some say,
that it increases the secretion of bile. A preserve is made from
the young shoots which is much esteemed, and is useful in promoting
appetite and giving tone to the stomach, correcting an increased
secretion of bile or phlegm. The young shoots are first cut into small
pieces, and steeped in salt and water; then dried, and afterwards put
into the vinegar or other acid, in which it is to be preserved. The
root of the bamboo in equal parts, with Judw·r (Zedoary), and Suronjan
(Hermodactylis), applied externally, I have found very effectual
in removing pains from the joints. The oil expressed from the fresh
joints of the plants, is also very beneficial in pains of the joints
and other rheumatic affections. Mention is made of this oil in the
Hajul Umeer and Ejale na·f, works written by me.
The joints of the bamboo are very useful as a diuretic, and they also
are effectual in producing abortion, and made into a decoction with
Cassia fistula, are recommended for recorrecting and stopping the
discharge after such an occurrence.
115 Badgan Khutay.--No account having been given of this in any of
the Yunani works, it is left for me to give a description of it. It
is a seed of a dark red color, the capsule resembles the stone of
the tamarind, but is more thin and pointed, and a little open; it is
used as an infusion with tea; it is hot, strengthens the stomach; is
discutient, removes flatulence, and the tea corrects any bad effects
that it may possess.