314 Tamaalputtur.--A name for Teeridje. Some have called it the leaf
of the Tamaal tree, and named it Serroe, while others have said that it
was the leaf of the Sandal tree. It is therefore uncertain what it is.
315 Toon.--A kind of reed; its seed like the Benth; its flowers are
used as a dye by the dyers of India, and are of a yellow color; cool,
dry, astringent, producing wind, curing eruptions from an overflow
of bile, also other eruptions of the skin and Juzam. A. Arheekun,
but the author of the Topha says, that Arheekun is a name of the
Isperuck, and that it is not like the Toon.
316 Toon.--"Cedrela Tuna," W. See Sir W. Jones's description,
vol. 4. As. R. page 273. Powder of the bark and extract used in the
cure of fever.
317 Tuntureek.--A name for Tuttereek, called also Seem·k.
318 Tumbole.--A designation for Paan, but what is properly called
so is a preparation used at marriages, composed of Paan bruised and
the juice expressed, mace, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamoms, all bruised
and mixed with sugar, and allowed some time till it ferment. Its use
causes exhiliration of spirits, slight intoxication, and strengthens
the system. It removes wind, is cardiac, and promotes dryness; those
of a hot and dry temperament will be injured by its use; it sweetens
the breath, and is generally known by this name.
319 Tunkaar.--"Impure Borate of Soda, Boras SodÊ." A name of Borax,
called also Zirkur; it is of two kinds, one white, called Curia,
the other named Telia. The proportion of both are the same; it is
refrigerant and detergent; strong, hot, and useful in mucus and wind,
cough, and asthma. It is burnt in the fire, pounded, and with equal
parts of Aloes and a little treacle made into pills, and as many
used daily as will agree with the stomach. These will remove pains in
the stomach, internal parts, chronic cough, difficulty of breathing,
or any complaint of that nature. It is recommended, that it be taken
every day for at least 20 days, but if this cannot be done, it may be
used at intervals for the above-mentioned complaints; this advice is
given from the Echtyarat Casmi. The whole properties of this medicine
are only known to Indian physicians, and from experience, I know it
to be a powerful promoter of digestion if taken about an hour after
meals with a little water only; it is called also Tunkunka·r.
320 Tawakeer.--A medicine of India, useful in gonorrhoea and dysuria
ardens.
321 Tombrir, also Tombie.--A bitter cuddoo. There is a kind of this in
which the seed is not bitter; it is heavy, though some call it light;
it is aphrodisiac; cures disorders of mucus and bile.
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