1 2< ) Transactions. — Miscellaneous. 



are applied to burns (i.e., charcoal poultice). In diarrhoea the 

 lower part of the young undeveloped leaves are eaten. The 

 Morioris also used the plant medicinally." 



Filices. 



Pteris aquilina, Linn., var. esculenta. (Marohi, Takaka, Rarahu. 

 Rahurahu, &c.) 



The root of this common fern is used as food for invalids, 

 and it is always taken by persons going on a voyage as the best 

 antidote for sea-sickness. 



Cyathea medullaris. (Mamaku.) 



The bruised pith is used as a poultice for swollen feet and sore 

 eyes. 



Cyathea dealbata. (Ponga.) 



The pith of this tree-fern was used as a poultice for cutaneous 

 eruptions. 



Asplenium obtusatum. (Paretao.) 



This fern was used in the medicated vapour bath. 



Ilypnum clandestinum. (Angiangi.) 



This fern was dipped in water and applied to the affected 

 parts in cases of venereal disease. It also served as a diaper for 

 menstruating women. 



Musci and Lichens. 

 Mosses and lichens found on trees, when dried and reduced 

 to powder, are rubbed into the skin for various cutaneous diseases. 



AlgcB. 

 Laminaria sp. (Rimu-roa.) 



A long marine alga which grows on the rocks on the sea- 

 coast. Its tender end is roasted and eaten as a cure for itch 



(scabies) and intestinal worms. 



Lam mm- m sp. (Karengo.) 



This seaweed, when Eermented with the juice of the poisonous 

 //////. is used as ;in aperient. 



