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112 (wind-enemy), as it cures disorders of the wind.

(b) Embelia ribes is called Krimi-ghna (worm-killer), from its anthelmintic properties.

(c) Cassia Tora is known by the name of Dadru-ghna (itch-curing), as it is supposed to be very efficacious in curing the itch.

(d) Coleus aromaticus is named Pashana-bhedi (stone-breaker), as its juice is said to possess the property of dissolving stone.

(e) Trianthema obcordata is called Shothaghnee (intumescence-curing), from the use of its root in dispersing morbid swellings.

(f) Ophelia Chiretta is named Jvarantaka (fever-ending), for it is supposed to check fever.

(g) Thevetia neriifolia is called Pleeha-ghnee (spleen-curing), being credited with the power of curing splenic disorders.

(h) Terminalia bellerica goes by the name of Kasa-ghna (cough-curing), because it cures pulmonary catarrh,

(i) Semicarpus Anacardium is known as