116 Tran mictions. — Miscellaneous. 



Leptospermum scoparium, Forst. (Manuka.) 



The emollient, manna-like white gum (pia- manuka) is applied 

 to scalds and burns, and is given to costive suckling infants. 

 It is also taken by adults to allay coughing. An infusion of the 

 bark is used externally and internally as a sedative. A decoction 

 of the bark relieves diarrhoea and dysentery. 



Metrosideros tomentosa, A. Cunn. (Pohutukawa ; Christmas-tree.) 

 The inner tannin-bearing bark is used in dysentery. The 

 honey obtained from the flowers is sucked through a reed by 

 invalids with sore throat. 



Metrosideros robusta, A. Cunn. (Rata.) 



The flowers and bark used for the same complaints as pohutu- 

 kawa. A lotion prepared from the bark is also used in ringworm, 

 aches, pains, and wounds. 



Metrosideros scandens. (Aka-kura.) 



The sap is used by the Tuhoe tribes for weakness of the eyes 

 (Best). 



Passifloreai. 



Passiflora tetrandra. (Kohia.) 



The oil expressed from the seeds (hinu-kohia) is applied to 

 chronic sores and chapped nipples. 



Rubiacece. 



Coprosma grandifolia. (Manono.) 



The sap obtained from the inner bark is applied in cases of 

 hakihaki — scabies (Best). 



Compositce. 



Brack //glottis repanda, Forst. (Rangiora, Pukapuka.) 



The bark of this shrub and the tips of the branches on the 

 west side of the plant are cut, and an aromatic gum exudes, 

 which is chewed for foul breath. It may be first dissolved in oil, 

 or may be kept soft in water. 



Lagenophora jorsterii. (Parani ; Native Daisy.) 



The sap was used for maoa (alveolar abscess) in the mouth 

 (E. Best). 



Sonchus oleraceus. (Tawheke, Pororua ; Sow-thistle.) 



Used medicinally (.1. White). With clover and kopakopa it 

 forms an ingredient of an ecbolic mixture (E. Best). 



