THE DRUGS OF SIRSI AND KAPPAT HILLS. 575 



Bile misani (Vorn.) — The bark of this plant m rubbed in lemon juice ; and 

 the juice is given to the patient to lick. It removes bad taste in the mouth, 

 and is administered in the morning. 



NigelUi sutiva (Ranunculuceffi).— A decoction of the leaves and seeds in 

 water is made and one-eighth of the water is allowed to evaporate ; the 

 remainder is administered in the morning. 



Coleus aromaticus (Labiata).) — Annual herb with thick leaves. The leaves 

 pounded with jaggery are eaten for beneush cold. 



Mauikya (Vern.). — The root is rubbed in lemon juice and the juice is given 

 to diink. 



The leaves have got such a strong smell that they are used to drive away 

 bees from hives while collecting honey. 



Jinoxpora cordifolia (Menispermaceae). — The decoction of the cortex is 

 used. 



Watt, Vol. 6, Part IV, p. 470.— Stem, leaves, root and watery extract of the 



plant are useful as alteratives, and tonics, in geweral debility, fever and 



jaundice, skin disease and rheumatism, urinary disease and dyspepsia. 

 The root is used for snake bite. 

 Malaya States Bulletin No. 7, Vol. V, p. 246.— This drug is used also 



in Malaya States for the above diseases. 



Clerod'-vdron imrine ( Verbenacese), Acacia lanceolata (LeguiminosseJ and 

 Nelayingala (Vern.). — These three plants are well pounded and powdered 

 and this powder is used for smoking to remove fever. 



Watt. Vol. II.. P. '61-1. — The above first mentioned drug is used as febrifuge 



in remittent and intermittent fevers. 



Imliqofrra paucifoUa (Leguminosse). — The powder of the root is adminis- 

 tered in sheep's milk. 



Toothache. 



Barleriri prionUis (Acanthacea3), — Pills made from the leaves pounded with 

 salt are administered to keep in the mouth. The pills are as big as bor fruits 

 (Zizi/pliuii jujuha) and produce salivation. 



Ware, Vol. I, p. 400.— Juice of leaves is used for catarrhal affections of 



children accompanied with fever and phlegm. Again, to harden the feet 



in rainy season to prevent cracks. 



Clematis hedysarifolia (Ranunculaceae). — Chips of the wood are held in the 

 mouth. 



Wrightia tomeniosa (Apocynacese). — A tree of the Kappat hills. The leaves 

 with salt are administered to keep in the mouth. 



Eije disease. 



Jasminum malaharlcum (Oleaoeae) — The juice of the stem is blown into the 

 eye affected by cataract ; this is continued for a week. The eyes are not ex- 

 posed to the light during treatment. 



Acacia up. ? C Vern. Kdswad) (Leguminosae) and Barleria prionitis (Acantha- 



