Kampilla,

Rechanaka.

Vern. Kamilά. Sena. Kambila. Kamald. Hind.

Roxburgh and Brandis give Punnaga as the Sanskrit for this plant. As far as my information goes, Punnάga is the Sanskrit for Calophyllum inophyllum a large tree of the Coromandel Coast with beautiful white fragrant flowers and numerous stamens arranged in rows. Kampilla is the red mealy powder covering the capsules of Mallotus Philippensis. It is described as cathartic and anthelmintic and is chiefly used to expel intestinal worms. Kampilla powder given in doses of one told with treacle, is said to kill and expel all intestinal worms.4 It enters into the composition of numerous compound prescriptions for worms. The following is an illustration. Take of kampilla, baberang seeds, chebulic myrobalan yavakshara (impure carbonate of potash), and rock salt, equal parts; powder and mix. Dose, about a drachm, with butter-milk.1