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JEd. P. J. 11. 266. The pods of Cassia Sabak and Acacia nilotica are used in 

 Nubia for tanning. Delile Cent. 10. The valuable astringent substance, 

 called Catechu, or Terra Japonica, is procured by boiling and evaporating the 

 brown heart-wood of Acacia Catechu, or Khair Tree : it is obtained by simply 

 boiling the chips in water -until the inspissated juice has acquired a proper con- 

 sistency ; the liquor is then strained, and soon coagulates into a mass. Breiv- 

 ster, 5. 349. Gum Kino is the produce of Pterocarpus erinacea R. Br., Gum 

 Dragon and Sandalwood of Pterocarpus Draco and Santalinus, Gum Lac of 

 Erythrina monosperma, Gum Anime of Hjmenaea Courbaril Dec, Gum Arabic 

 is yielded by Acacia senegalensis and some others, Gum Tragacanthby Astra- 

 galus creticus and similar species. According to Mr. Don (Prodr. no. 247.), 

 the Manna of Arabia is produced by several species of Hedysarum, related to 

 H. Alhagi. The Dalbergia monetaria of Linnaeus yields a resin very similar 

 to Dragon's Blood. Mnslie, 1.115. A similar juice is yielded by Butea fron- 

 dosa and superba. Dec. Among the woods of trees of this order, the most 

 important is that of the Locust Tree, Robinia pseudacacia, which is a light 

 bright yellow, hard and durable,but brittle. The Brazil wood of commerce is ob- 

 tained from Csesalpinia Braziliensis. The fine Jacaranda, or Rosewood of com- 

 merce, so called because when fresh it has a faint but agreeable smell of roses, 

 is produced by a species of Mimosa in the forests of Brazil. Pr. Max. Trav. 69. 

 Among dyes are Indigo, produced by all Indigoferas and some Galegas, Log- 

 wood, the wood of Hsematoxylon campeachianum, and the red dye yielded by 

 several Cffisalpinias. The colouring matter of Logwood is a peculiar princi- 

 ple, called Haematin. The wood of Pterocarpus santalinus yields a deep red 

 colouring matter ; it is known in commerce under the name of Saunders Wood. 

 Mnslie, 1. 386. All the species of the genus Copaifeia, and 16 are known, 

 yield the Balsam of Copaiva ; but it is not in all of them of equal quality. C. 

 multijuga is said by Von Martins to afford the greatest abundance. Hayne in 

 Linuoza, 1826, 418. The Balsam is known in Venezuela under the name of 

 Tacamahaca. Dec. Prodr. 2. 508. Myroxylon peruiferum, the Gluinquino 

 of Peru, produces a fragrant resin, in much use both for burning as a perfume, 

 and for medicinal purposes, called the Balsam of Tolu. Lamberts Illustration, 

 95. Both it and the Balsam of Peru are also yielded, according to Ach. Rich- 

 ard, by M. toluiferum. Jinn, des Sc. 2. 172. The root of Clitoria Ternatea 

 is emetic. Mnslie, 2, 140. The seed of Psoralea corylifolia is considered by 

 the native practitioners of India stomachic and deobstruent. Ibid. 141. Ac- 

 cording to Dr. Horsfield, the Acacia scandens of Java is classed among the 

 emetics. Ibid. 2. 108. The roots and herbage of Baptisia tmctoria have 

 been found to possess antiseptic and subastringent properties. They have 

 also a cathartic and emetic effect. Barton, 2. 57. The seeds of Cassia au- 

 riculata are considered by the Indian doctors as refrigerant and attenuant. 

 Mnslie, 2. 32. The leaves of Coronilla picta are highly esteemed among the 

 Hindoos, on account of the virtues they are said to possess in hastening & sup- 

 puration when applied in the form of a poultice, that is, simply made warm, 

 and moistened with a little castor oil. Ibid. 2. 64. The seeds of Parkia afri- 

 cana are roasted as we roast coffee, then bruised, and allowed to ferment in 

 water. When they begin to become putrid, they are well washed and pounded : 

 the powder is made into cakes, somewhat in the fashion of our chocolate ; 

 they form an excellent sauce for all kinds of meat. The farinaceous matter 

 surrounding the seeds forms a pleasant, drink, and they also make it into a 

 sweetmeat. Brown in Dcnham, 29. The irritating effects of the hairs which 

 clothe the pods of Dolichos pruriens, or Cowhage, are well known. A strong 

 infusion of the root of the same plant, sweetened with honey, is used by the 

 native practitioners of India in cases of cholera morbus. Mnslie, 1. 93. The 

 native practitioners in India prescribe the dried buds and young flowers of Bau- 



