530 Sagown or Saag.--A tree of the hills of Hindostan: the upper
surface of the leaves is hard and raised like a file. Some say that
this is the Pheelgosh (Elephant's ear), from its resemblance to the
ear of the Elephant; it is cool, and useful in disorders of wind and
blood. "Tectona grandis."
531 Saalpernie or Saloom.--A medicine of India; heavy, cures fever,
difficulty of breathing, and disorders of wind, bile, and mucus;
it produces nausea, restrains diarrhoea, beneficial in dryness of
the seven dhats, strengthens the system, is aphrodisiac, and forms
an ingredient in all the favorite formulÊ. In the Dhunterri it is
written, that in its taste it is pungent; having small and green
leaves, the seed-vessel about an inch long, seed small and numerous;
curing chronic fevers, seminal weakness, and swelling of the body. It
is said to be hot. "Hedysarum Gangeticum."
532 Saalie.--A tree of the hills, of which elephants are very fond,
and which soon brings them into good condition. It cures boils and
eruptions, disorders of blood and mucus, and restrains diarrhoea. Its
branches quickly take root by being planted, and when used as posts for
the support of a roof, it quickly covers the whole with its foliage.
533 Saaltie.--Commonly called Kaphoor Kutcherie; cool light,
astringent; promotes digestion, cures cough and disorders of the
blood. A species of Kachoor, having a pleasant smell like Camphor.