Solanum surattense Burm. f. (Solanaceae) [nightshade]'Kandakathiri'. A diffuse, prostrate, armed herb. Flowers purple, fruits globose, immature green; common.The leaves of this plant are made into a paste with thuthuvalai (Solanum trilobatum) and hot water. The extract is mixed in neem oil (Azadirachta indica) and given orally to cattle as a remedy for all types of chronic cough.
Tamarindus indica L. (Leguminosae) [Indian tamarind]'Puli'. A large, branched tree. Flowers light-yellow; cultivated.The leaf paste is applied as a poultice, to reduce pain and swelling in the joints of cattle.
Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) [ground burnut]'Nerunji'. A prostrate herb with yellow flowers; common on wasteland.The seed paste is given orally to newborn calves to facilitate removal of the placenta (cf above, Cissus quadrangularis).
Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberacea) [ginger]'Ingi'. An erect herb with rhizome; cultivated. A paste is made up which consists of 10 g each of dry ginger, pepper, asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida), and sweet flag (Acorus calamus) in hot water. This extract is administered orally to cattle as a cure for gastric problems.
Tamarindus indica L. (Leguminosae) [Indian tamarind]'Puli'. A large, branched tree. Flowers light-yellow; cultivated.The leaf paste is applied as a poultice, to reduce pain and swelling in the joints of cattle.
Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) [ground burnut]'Nerunji'. A prostrate herb with yellow flowers; common on wasteland.The seed paste is given orally to newborn calves to facilitate removal of the placenta (cf above, Cissus quadrangularis).
Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberacea) [ginger]'Ingi'. An erect herb with rhizome; cultivated. A paste is made up which consists of 10 g each of dry ginger, pepper, asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida), and sweet flag (Acorus calamus) in hot water. This extract is administered orally to cattle as a cure for gastric problems.
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