RHAZYA

(Lat.), n. f. Ra2z(ra3z)'ya8. Fr., rhazye. A genus of the Apocynacece. [B, 42 (a, 35).] R. strict a. A shrubby Asiatic plant. The bitter, tonic leaves are used in India to prepare cooling drinks, and, combined with an infusion of the fruits of With an i a coagulans. in dyspepsia and flatulent colic. The fruits are applied to boils. [B, 19, 172 (a, 35).] RHE A [s. 399]