Description

The gum is rich in gallic and tannic acids and is a powerful astringent given internally for phthisis and haemorrhage of stomach and the bladder, in heavy menstrual bleeding, leucorrhoea, fever and ringworms. It is extensively used by women in cases of backache. As its action is mild it is suitable particularly for children and delicate women suffering from diarrhoea and dysentery. Also useful in seminal debility, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhoea and sexual debility.