356 Chichinda, also Chunchilund, "Beta Vulgaris." The root of a
culinary vegetable of India. It is of a long tapering shape like
the carrot, and is in general use. I have experienced it to be of
use in dry emaciation, and that it is sweet and stomachic, light and
beneficial in superabundance of bile, increases appetite, and removes
viscid mucus and bile. The root is laxative. Another kind is bitter,
hot, and moist, decreases bile, mucus and heat, and cures all disorders
of the blood.
357 Chachoondur, also called Chulde. "Sorex Cerulescens, Shaw." "Sorex
Ceruleus, Turton." The Musk-rat. P. Kormoosh. If its meat is applied
to the ulcer at the back of the neck called Khoonadeer, it will be
found very effectual. If its brain be dissolved in oil and applied as
a friction to the spots of white leprosy, and other discolorations
of the skin, it will remove them. If the scrotum is tied up and
preserved about the person as a charm, it will increase and lengthen
the continuance of aphrodisia.