Chapter 21

Natural Productions of India.--Trees, shrubs, plants, fruits, &c.--Their different uses and medicinal qualities.--The Rose.--Native medical practice.--Antidote to Hydrophobia.--Remedy for the venom of the Snake.--The Chitcherah (Inverted thorn).--The Neam-tree.--The Hurrundh (Castor-tree).--The Umultass (Cassia-tree).--The Myrtle.--The Pomegranate.--The Tamarind.--The Jahmun.--The Mango.--The Sherrefah.--White and red Guavers.--The Damascus Fig.--The Peach, and other Fruits.--The Mahdhaar (Fire-plant).--The Sirrakee and Sainturh (Jungle-grass).--The Bamboo, and its various uses enumerated...Page 304