146 Butch.--Acorus Calamus, W. Vacha, S. Sweet-scented flag, Acorus
Odorant, F. Kalamus Nurtzil, G. Calamo Aromatica, J. Acoro Calamo,
S. Wedj. A. Agrtoorki. P. One kind of this is white; both kinds are
bitter, pungent, hot and stomachic: loosens mucus from the throat,
cures itch, mucous disorders, epilepsy, idiotism, the influence of evil
spirits. In the Maadentezerrabad it is written, that the Indians have
a belief, that if the butch be taken, cut in small pieces, and put
into an earthen pot, with ghee sufficient to cover it about an inch,
that is one part of the butch and two of ghee, and this pot placed
in Jow for 40 days, and 15 mashas of this taken daily, it will cure
paralysis and loss of memory, and all complaints arising from cold.