516 Reewudj.--The name of a shrub, cool and useful in suppression of
urine, general heat, disorders of the three secretions, and blood;
its tree is astringent and hot; cures disorders of the mouth, and
is an antidote to poisons; it is vermifuge, cures itches, boils,
and wounds, and disorders of the blood and mucus. It prevents the
effects of evil-eyes, or demoniacal possession.
517 Reech.--The Bear. Its taste is sweet, cool, and heavy; it is
aphrodisiac, and removes affections from wind. P. Khirs.
518 Reenga.--The fruit of the Sumhaloo; produces appetite, clears
the uterus after parturition; increases knowledge and bile.
519 Reetha.--"Sapindus Saponaria. The soap-nut, soap-wort." Hot,
and useful in disorders of the three secretions, and in blood. This
however does not coincide with the result of my experience, but I
have found it useful in cases of hemicrania, as a cephalic used in the
opposite nostril: prevents demoniacal possession. A. Bunduck Hindui.
520 Rewind.--"Rheum Palmatum. Rhubarb." Laxative, stomachic, and
astringent; and if taken after meals with rose water, it promotes
digestion and strengthens the bowels. It removes mucus from the
pylorus.
521 Zeera.--"Cuminum Cyminum, W. Jiraca, S. Cumin seed." Hot and dry;
light, stomachic, astringent; increases knowledge, clears the uterus;
and of use in disorders of that viscus; it relieves flatulence,
Badgola, and vomiting.