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N. O. AROIDEÆ.
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Feb. 1875, p. 39, for further particulars." (Surg. B. Evers, M.D., Wardha.)

As a stomachic in flatulency, in the form of infusion,

Bruised root ... ... ... 1 oz.
Boiling water ... ... ... 14 ,,

Dose : 1 ounce and a half thrice daily. (Surgeon C. M. Russell, Sarun.)

" The root, rubbed up with water or spirit, is used as a counter-irritant to the chest in the catarrh of children. It is generally supposed that the smell is disliked by the cobra, on which it produces a narcotic effect. For this reason it is cultivated near dwellings and chewed by snake-catchers. " (Surgeon H. McCalman, M.D., Ratnagiri.) " Bach is commonly used to allay distressing cough. I use it much for this purpose, with excellent results. A small piece of the dried root- stock kept in the mouth acts better than many cough lozenges. It produces a warm sensation in the mouth and a beneficial flow of saliva," (Surg.-Maj. R. L. Dutt, M.D., Pubna.)

" The rhizome is emetic, nauseant, antispasmodic, carminative, stomachic, stimulant, and insecticide. As an emetic it is more nauseant and depressent than Ipecacuanha, and it is there-fore useful in most of the diseases in which the latter is indicated, including dysentery. It is one of the two vegetable drugs in this country which act efficiently as emetics in so small a dose as 30 grains. It should not be used in more than 35 grains, and in 40 grains its action is very violent and obstinate. It is a good remedy in asthma, to relieve which, it should be first used in pretty large or nauseant doses (15 to 20 grains) and then repeated every 2 or 3 hours in smaller or expectorant doses (10 grains) till relieved. Among other diseases which are most benefited by this drug are bronchial catarrh, hysteria, neuralgia, and some forms of dyspepsia. The rhizome can also be used in the form of a tincture or an infusion." (Hony. Surg. Moodeen Sheriff, Madras.)

" The rootstock is burnt to charcoal, then pulverised, 10 to 20 grains of this powder mixed with water is given to counteract

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