Bael fruit grown in the Punjaub is not to be compared with that of the more moist and tropical regions. Besides using this in actual disease it makes a good substitute in a patient's diet owing to its pleasant aromatic flavour." 45. _In Irregularity of the Bowels, presenting alternations of Diarrhœa and Constipation_, one draught, as described in the last section, taken in the early morning, often exercises a most beneficial effect in regulating the bowels. Where much debility exists, and the stomach is weak and irritable, it is apt to disagree, occasioning eructations, &c., in which case it may be tried in smaller doses, or be given at bedtime in place of early morning. 46. +Betel or Betle Leaves.+ The fresh leaves of Chavica (Piper) Betle, _Retz._ Pán (_Hind._, _Duk._, _Beng._, _Punj._, and _Guz._), Vettilai (_Tam._), Tamala-páku, Nága-valli (_Tel._), Vetrila (_Mal._), Viledele (_Can._), Videchapána (_Mah._), Balát (_Cing._), Kún-yoe (_Burm._), Seereh (_Malay_). 47. These leaves are in almost universal use amongst the natives of India as a masticatory, in conjunction with lime and areca-nut; and can now be purchased, almost fresh, in any of the larger bazaars of the Punjaub, as they are forwarded by rail and post. There are two ways in which they may be usefully employed medicinally: 48. _In Coughs, especially those of Infancy and Childhood, where there is difficulty of breathing_, the application of betel leaves, warmed, smeared with oil, and applied in layers over the chest, often affords speedy and marked relief. It is a native practice, the utility of which has been confirmed by European experience. It can do no harm, may do much good, and is therefore worthy of a trial in all cases. The same application has been recommended in _Congestion and other affections of the Liver_. 49. For the purpose of _Arresting the Secretion of Milk_, when from any cause this may be desirable, betel leaves, warmed by the fire, and placed in layers over the breast, are stated to be very effectual. Thus employed they are also said to be useful in reducing _Glandular Swellings_. 50. +Bonduc Nut.+ The fruit of Cæsalpinia (Guilandina) Bonducella, _Linn._ Kat-kalijá, Kat-karanj (_Hind._), Gajgá (_Duk._), Nátá, Nátú-koranjá (_Beng._), Kanjúá (_Punj._), Kazhar-shik-káy (_Tam._), Gech-chak-káyá (_Tel._), Kalan-chik-kuru (_Mal._), Gajaga-káyi (_Can._), Gajaga (_Mah._), Gájgá (_Guz._) Kumbura-atta (_Cing._), Kalén-zi (_Burm._), Buah gorah (_Malay_). 51. These nuts, common in all the bazaars of India, are roundish or ovoid in shape, about half an inch, or more, in diameter, smooth, hard, of a grey or leaden colour externally, and contain a white starchy kernel of a pure, bitter taste. Their efficacy appears to reside in a bitter oil. Mr. Broughton failed to detect in them any special crystalline principle.