518 Reenga رينگا.—The fruit of the Sumhaloo; produces appetite, clears the uterus after parturition; increases knowledge and bile.
519 Reetha ريتہا.—“Sapindus Saponaria. The soap-nut, soap-wort.” Hot, and useful in disorders of the three secretions, and in blood. This however does not coincide with the result of my experience, but I have found it useful in cases of hemicrania, as a cephalic used in the opposite nostril: prevents demoniacal possession. A. Bunduck Hindui.
520 Rewind ريوند.—“Rheum Palmatum. Rhubarb.” Laxative, stomachic, and astringent; and if taken after meals with rose water, it promotes digestion and strengthens the bowels. It removes mucus from the pylorus.
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521 Zeera زيرا.—“Cuminum Cyminum, W. Jiraca, S. Cumin seed.” Hot and dry; light, stomachic, astringent; increases knowledge, clears the uterus; and of use in disorders of that viscus; it relieves flatulence, Badgola, and vomiting.
522 Zeerki زيركى.—A name for Zuerishk.
523 Zachmeheath زخميہيات.—A small shrub, growing close on the ground, covering it with its foliage; it is found by the side of fields of water; it is of two kinds, the leaf of one small and thin, those of the other broad and thick. The first kind is excellent in the cure of piles: thus, dried in the shade, pounded, sifted, and taken every morning in the quantity of a palmful with water, for fourteen days; and every night at bed-time, taking 12 mashas of Kúnd Sia, and during its use abstaining from all acids, or other things, which may produce wind.
524 Zerki زركى.—A name of pepper, called also Kála Dana.
525 Zumiekund زميقند.—A name for Soorún.