TflE DRUGS OF SI RSI AND KAPPAT HTLLS. 577 



Poultices for Ahscei^ses, Sicellings and Ulcers. 



Lobelia nlcotianivfoUa (CampanuhiceiX)), — The root is rubbed in lime water 

 (one tola water and ;/„ tola lime) and the paste is smeared over the parts 

 swollen. 



Plumbago capensis (Plumbaginca;). — If the attack is severe the root of the 

 above drug is mixed with the above medicament. 



Watt, Vol. V, p. 86. — Infusion of the leaves is used as anti-spasmodic. 

 Pogostemon patchouli (Labiataj). — The juice of the leaves is administered 

 internally for black ulcers in the mouth. 

 Diet — Rice and milk. 



Plumbago capensis (Plumbaginea;), — The root of this is rubbed in the 

 juice of tlie leaves of Leucas longifolius (Labiataa) and then the ointment is 

 smeared on part affected. 



Malaya States Bulletin No. 8, Vol. VIII, p. 272.— The above drug is used 

 for the same disease. 

 Crotalaria verrucosa (Leguminosae). — The juice of the crushed leaves is 

 applied to abscesses. 



Watt. Vol. II, p. 614. — The juice of the leaves diminishes salivation. 

 Holoptelea integri/olia (Urticaceas"). — The bark is applied to blisters. 



SJcin Disease. 

 Derris oblonga (Leguminosas). — The seeds well pounded are roasted with 

 teak oil {Tectona grandii) and then the ointment is applied to the skin for itch. 

 Hydnocarpus wightlana (Bixineaj). — The oil of the seeds is applied to the skin 

 for itch ; and a little is also taken internally. 



Watt. Vol. IV, p. 308. —Oil from seeds is used for dressing wounds, 

 ulcers and skin diseases. 

 Cassia jistula (Leguminosae). — The juice of the crushed leaves is used for 

 ring-worm and nits. 



Watt. Vol. II, p, 217. — Pulp of root, bark and fruit is used as purgative ; 

 and also as an external application for skin diseases. 

 Anodendron paniculatum (Apocynaceas). — A paste is made by roasting the 

 crushed leaves, cow ghee (1 lb.) alum and copper sulphate (each one gram.) 

 and is applied as ointment for Isab (a skin disease). 



Girardinia zeylanica (Urticaceae). — The ash of dry fruits and leaves is applied 

 in cocoanut oil for itch. 



Adhutoda vasica (Acanthaceae). — The leaves heated a little and then plunged 

 in cocoanut oil, are applied for itch (especially for abdominal itch). 

 Watt, Vol. I. p. 109. — Leaves and root are used for Phthisis. 



Snake Bite. 

 Jatropha patidurccfurmis (Euphorbiacese). — The root is rubbed in lemon 

 juice and then it is smeared over the part bitten ; a little is administered to 

 drink. 



This drug is not successful in the case of cobra bite. . 



