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BIGNONIACEAE. 

 Fithecoctenium sp. Bbjuco de nuico. 



Tlie large, winged seeds of this plant are applied to the temples, 

 and are supposed to cure headaches. 



The same use is made of rose leaves and also of a paste made from 

 the vanilla bean. My specimens came from Oolomas, July, 1897. (Herb. 

 No. 1096; EB No. 123.) 



COMPOSITAE. 

 Hieracium sp. Lechuguilla. 



Small bundles of the green plant are for sale in the markets. From 

 it is made an infusion which is used as a wash for sores and skin dis- 

 eases. It is also applied as a powder. My specimens were obtained 

 in the market at Colotlan, September, 1897. (Herb. No. 2080; EB 

 No. 30.) 

 Piqueria trinervia Cav. ? Tabardillo, 



The crushed leaves are made into an infusion and taken as a remedy 

 for typhoid fever. It is also said to be used to relieve deafness caused 

 by typhoid fever. My specimens came from Plateado. (EB No. 118.) 

 Tagetes lucida Cav. YERBA nil. 



This is one of the most widely used medicinal plants of western 

 Mexico. The species has a wide distribution. The plants gathered 

 by the country people are made up into small bundles and dried, and 

 then put away for use. It is made into a tea, and is supposed to have 

 numerous virtues, including efficacy against scorpion bites, fever and 

 ?-gue, etc. 



i)r. Palmer says that at Oolima it is made into an insect powder. 

 Ths is the same plant as the "Santa Maria" of the Cora Indians. 

 My specimens were obtained at Colotlan and Plateado, September, 

 ltt)7. (EB Nos. 24, 117.) 

 yjinnia linearis Benth. Ykkba de TORRO. 



This plant is very common on the table-lands in Jalisco. The plants 

 are broken off or pulled up by the roots and dried in small bundles, in 

 which state they may be seen on the walls of the Mexican's hut. A 

 tea is made from these dry stems, which is taken for pains in the 

 stomach. My specimens Mere bought at a small ranch, one day's jour- 

 ney south of Bolafios, September 20, 1897. (Herb. No. 3079; EB 

 No. 78.) 

 ' Manzaniixa. 



The leaves are made into a tea and taken with olive oil for colic. 

 With alcohol added the tea is given for nervousness. 



SOAP PLANTS. 



The Mexican countryman uses many of the native plants either in 

 the place of soap or in its manufacture. In the country certain roots, 

 fruits, barks, etc., called " amole," are extensively used in the raw state. 



