50 REV. ALFEED T. BRYANT. 



bark of the 'uNuhini (? Stinkwood or Ocotea bullata) 

 along' with that of the uMahlabekufeni tree and a little ginger. 

 Stinkwood bark is known to be a tannic astringent. 



All kinds of penial irritation, from inflammation of the 

 urethra, sores and the like, are treated with a lotion of the 

 ponnded leaves and stalks of the uCathucatlni (Hibiscus 

 surattensis), or dressed with an ointment prepared from the 

 same mixed with powdered i.^iBhaha bark and any kind of 

 fat. Or a pill of the leaf-paste of the islTKiimana above-men- 

 tioned may be inserted well up the urethra, and allowed to 

 remain until urination, following a copious draught of beer to 

 be subsequently taken, washes the whole channel thoroughly 

 out. 



Stricture is a dangerous complication or result of urethral 

 and bladder disorders. Whatever may be the real cause of 

 the consequent difficulty of urination — whether stricture, 

 urethral spasms, defective muscular force or h3'steria — the 

 uGoho (Grunnera perpensa) and the Natal Lily or umDiize 

 are prescribed. Of the former a large handful of the 

 pounded roots is boiled, along with the chopped bulb of the 

 latter, in half a pint or so of water, and the decoction drunk. 

 The pi'epai'ation of the isiTliumana, above-given for cystitis, 

 is likewise administered as a remedy for stricture. Some also 

 use the uBangalala herb, one of whose roots is boiled in milk 

 and a mouthful taken from time to time. The bark of the 

 umLalileui tree, mixed with urine, is sometimes used as a 

 charm by evil-intentioned persons to cause stincture in those 

 they hate. On the usual homoeopathic principle, we may 

 think it possible that the Kafirs have found this same bark 

 useful also as a curative agent for that complaint. 



Venereal Diseases. 



Previous to the advent of the white man there is every 

 reason to believe that venereal diseases were absolutely un- 

 known among the Zulus. 



It is averred that the Cape Colony Xosa doctors treat 



