253 Phankra.--Mahomed Cassim says, that this tree is the D·rsheesh·n,
and that the name of its bark is Kagphill; it is hot, and easy of
digestion; it lessens the secretion of wind and phlegm. It is aperient,
and corrects a bad taste in the mouth.
254 Bhapungi.--The author of the Cashmee says, that this is the Anjidan
Roomi. It is pungent bitter, and hot, and is useful in removing coughs
from phlegm, asthma, swellings, wounds, worms in the stomach, heat,
and fever.
255 Phitkerrie.--"Sulphate of Alumine, Alumen. F. Alaun, G. Allume,
I. Alumbre. S. Sphatica. Shan Shub, A." Pungent, astringent,
transparent. It increases and clears the complexion; is beneficial
in seminal weakness and dysuria, in all complaints of the vagina,
in vomiting, and in thirst.
256 Bheroza.--Called also Gundha Bheroza, (Turpentine.) In its
properties it approaches the Koondhur; but its effects are more
drying. If a tent be made with this, and applied or introduced into
the vagina, it will cure any affection to which that may be subject,
and prevent habitual abortion.