MYR—MYK 
= An stent cautery, used in surgery. Made in China, from Z 
mt mentioned in No. 87. The pith of the common 
e annual sun-flower has been found by Mr. Wallace, 
ef London, to answer the same purpose. T should sup- — 
pose the Chinese jaustie, sold by a for ighist me 
sear, would answer the end. te 
No, 391.—Myristica Moscuata. The nutmeg 
Cabinet speciinens, Jeff. Coll. Nos. 469 and ee of 
the tree, No. 4 
ae The Nutmeg, ai ite arillus called Mace, are aromatic spices, 
ised by all the Colleges. The tree is a native of 
the Molucca Islands, from which it has nearly been extir- 
pated by the narrow policy and cupidity of the Dutch. 
It is now cultivated only at Banda—(the nutmeg islands 
embraced by this name, are, Neyra, Lenteira, Paulo-Aya) 
_ where a sufficiency for supplying the whole of Europe 
_ and America with nutmegs and mace, is reared. 
Orne. Prev. Spiritus Myristice. L. E. D. 
No. 392.—Myroxyion PERvirERuM. Sweet-smell- 
‘ing Balsam tree.. 
Cabinet oh geeeed Jeff. Coll. No. 472—figure of the tree, 
No. 473. iF 
Omer Myrozyli Peruiferi Balsamum. Edin. 
Balsam ; commonly, tes hat Pear? 23 
This tree is a native of Peru, where it is called 
and the bark is used by the natives as a perfume. 
Possesses the properties of all balsams. Dose, f 
, to stimulate indolent ulcers. Mr. A 
son speaks of the beneficial effect of a n 
the balsam, and 3iij of ox-gall, drop 
- the ear, after syringing with a solution of 
No. 393. 
“The vovemile uation ok some unknown 
_ the eastern coast of Afabia Felix, and of 
_ ing, according to Bruce, behind Azab, 
towards the Straits of Babelmandel. _ 
- Qualities well. known ; and its peculiar fragrant odour, 
: bitter aromatic taste, are agreeable to most panes co 
Se resin, gum, Saray = and | essential oil; is 
