491 Ruttunjooth.--A medicine of India. Its leaves are green, and its
branches red and yellow; if its branches be bruised in sweet oil,
and applied to the head, it will cure Tinea Capitis. Its name is also
Abookhoolsa. P. Cheojoora. It is a native of the hills; it is also
said to relieve weakness of sight by causing a copious flow of tears,
when externally applied.
492 Rattaloo also Runtaloo. A culinary root, common in India; sweet and
pleasant to the taste, cool and slow of digestion; removes oppression
on the spirits, bile, and general heat. It increases semen, strengthens
the system, and adds to the bulk of the solids. "Dioscorea."
493 Ruttun.--A name of J·w·her. Ruttun (the word) used by itself means
Almass; but all compounds obtain the name of Jaw‡her; it possesses
all the six properties.
494 Rudd.--A name of Rassie. It is cool and heavy; strengthens the
body; removes disorders of wind and mucus, increases semen, and during
digestion is pungent and sweet.