1 Alter a of different sorts are found in the Punjab ; some
2 imported From Mooltan, etc. others indigenous. Some of 'them
3 are sold, in a prepared state, in the bazaars, to satisfy the longings
4 of females in pregnancy, etc. Clays, as well as curdled milk,
5 (like eggs, by Mahomedans) ere used for cleaning the hair.
6 AmsisMA (abhj950JHa) GRACltE—has a tubercular root, varying
7 in size from a pigeon's to an ostrich’s egg; the flavor is exceed¬
8 ingly -acrid, and so corrosive, that, on putting a small piece of
9 the fresh root on the tongue, an immediate burning sensation,
10 accompanied with an inflammatory swelling, is the consequence;
11 tlds, however, is of short duration, The plant is .abundant, in
12 the Himalaya:; I saw it on my route from the Punjab to
13 Cashmere (by way of Peembev) from the bottom of the bills
14 to the top of the; Peer-Punjal, but not on the other (north) side.
15 The roots are considered to be an excellent remedy against every
16 description of animal poison ; and are also useful in asthmas*,
17 ulcers, indurations, etc. I never tested their properties,
18 Ar tsTor.o/Ci 11 a row a —this cylindrical root, is used by the
19 Ilakims in affections of the gums, diseases of the womb, in
20 ulcers, etc.: they conceive it to be injurious to the head. It is
21 a product of Cashmere, found in the market of Lahore.
22 Bristol, long . (1.) Spinal pain.
23 Artstoi.oohia hotunua.— is likewise a product of Cashmere,
24 and thought to be more powerful than the long species. It is
25 used by the natives in the treatment of itch, leprosy, etc. in drying
26 up ulcers, destroying lice and intestinal worms; also for promoting
27 the renal and menstrual secretions; and is reputed as being an
28 antidote to poisons. *v \
29 Aristol. rot. (I.)
30 Armkkiacum mal'JM— the dried apricots are brought from
31 •Cahill to Lahore, and arc used by the Hakims in skin-diseases,
32 flatulency, and putrid fevers.
33 * Aumoiiacia (Cochlea it ia) Raphanus rwtic'mns —the
34 horse-radish was introduced into Lahore by the English, who
35 are of opinion that the root of the Moringa (Hyperanther>i)
36 Stthnnjnna is a good substitute for it.
37 Antwrac. (Id Carious toothache. HannaturJa.