1 Punjab are very inferior to the Turkey figs. The seeds I used
2 at Lahore were of the dried Cabul figs, which are superior to
3 the former, but inferior to the latter. I give the preference to
4 Turkey figs, imported into Europe from Smyrna.
5 Fic. Caric. semina (I.) Costiveness. Salivation.
6 Ficus glomerata, Ficus racemosa — is cultivated in the
7 gardens of Lahore, but is not used in medicine.
8 Fici glom. fructus (I.)
9 Ficus Indica — vegetates in the Punjab, as well as in Hin-
10 dostan. The native doctors use the milky juice of this magnifi-
11 cent tree, both internally and externally.
12 Fici Ind. folia (I.) Sore-throat.
13 Fici Ind. succus recens (ii.)
14 Ficus religiosa — grows plentifully in the Punjab, as well as
15 in Hindostan ; but, medicinally, is very little used by the
16 natives.
17 *Filix mas ( Nephr odium) — is indigenous on the Himalaya
18 mountains, and is reported to be in use there — its oil has been
19 lately recommended to expel Taenia.
20 Filic. mar. radix (I.)
21 Fistularja Dealsinghii, v. Dealsing's Root for fistula.
22 Flemmingia, v. Dealsing's root for Ser sum.
23 Fceniculum Panmorium — is cultivated in the Punjab, as
24 well as in Hindostan. Both plant and seeds are similar to the
25 European fennel, and are similarly used. The Hakims admin-
26 ister fennel-root or its seeds to promote the secretion of milk, the
27 increase of urine, and to stimulate the menstrual discharge ; they
28 also give it in cases of flatulency, &c. The sweet seeds are much
29 used by the inhabitants, both Musselmen and Hindoos.
30 Fcenic. radix (I.) Inflammation of the axillary glands.
31 Nasal bleeding. Troubled vision. Ulcers (scrotal
32 and syphilitic).
33 Fcenic. semina (I.)
34 Fcenum Grjf.cum ( Trigonella ) — is cultivated in the Punjab,
35 the natives being fond of the green leaves of this plant, as a pot-
36 herb. The seeds are used in medicine, and considered emmena-
37 gogue.