Brahmayashtikά

Bhargi. Vern. Bamanhati, Beng. Bhάrangi, Hind. The root of Clerodendron Siphonanthus is considered useful in asthma, cough and scrofulous affections. The root beaten to a pulp is given with ginger and warm water in asthma.1 It enters into the composition of several compound decoctions for diseases of the lungs. A confection called Bhάrgiguda is prepared with a decoction of this root and the ten drugs called dasamula, chebulic myrobalan, treacle and the usual aromatic substances. It is used in asthma. An oil, prepared with a decoction and paste of the root of Clerodendron Siphonanthus in the usual proportions, is recommended for external application in the marasmus of children.