1 Rumkx ? B 12 k j u l n to--Beejbuhd is a small red seed, offi¬
2 cinal at Lahore, -probably derived from U-umea\ as R. crisp***,
3 t.blnufuluts or other specks? Sida cord{folla (Royle) is
4 llujburid Khuerentee, .
5 Rumieis ? Bf.ejbund eetnina (I.) Dysury.
6 *Rtf mex oij'rusii’ouns—vegetates in Cashmere, and is eaten
7 by the natives. Its root, under the name of radix J. tpafM
8 acuity was formerly used as a purifier of the blood in chronic
9 cutaneous diseases, but is now obsolete, both its Twdut and in
10 Europe; its active principle Lopatin must, however, have
11 peculiar properties. From the decoctions of the dried roots of
12 various sorts of sorrel, by the addition of alum, can be obtained
13 a fine red color, at alow price, and valuable to painters, ltiunex
14 undulatus (Rovle) is Himaz or Pujkee.
15 Rusk croon, v. Afercurius- Rude upoar.
16 Rut a ai.btfi.ora— grows on the summits of the Himalaya,
17 but is not officinal.
18 Ruta angusti folia— is cultivated in the gardens of Bin
19 dostan, and is a substitute fur Ruta promote ns of Europe.
20 Rota svlyestris, v. Hamnia Ruta.
21 Sabadii.t.a ( Veratrurn )—its seeds are officinal at Lab >iv.
22 Sabad. ttemina (If.) Pyrosis.
23 Sabina (Juniperue )—is not known at Lahore- I used an
24 Essence prepared in Paris.
25 Sabince tinct.ura (I.) Fever.
26 Sacciiabum satitrxi, v. Plumbum doetiewn vrystat/katim,
27 Sagafevum— is an Eastern gam-resin officiiml at Lahore, as
28 in Europe. It is recommended in paralysis, and contraction of
29 tlie tendons. The Hakims Use it as a lithontriptic.
30 Sagupcn. (II.)
31 Sago farinaria—S ago is a well-known amylaceous, nutri¬
32 tive granular substance, much used in Hindostan, recommended!
33 especially tp weak children and Convalescents. It is prepared in
34 Hindostan from the stems of Sago pi mts, Cyan* circmalis, etc.
35 The grains are with difficulty powdered ; it can he effected pulv
36 in a hard-stone mortar.'