Mimosa sp. 
(espina) 
In Chile, the rind of the pod is used to make a black ink. 
Mimosa punctata L. Syst. Ed. 10 (1759) 1311. 
(tapateputilla) 
A powder made of the leaves is esteemed in Lurin as the best 
remedy for healing ulcers. 
Myroxylon peruiferum L. f. Suppl. (1781) 233. 
(quinoquino) 
A pomade of the fruits prepared in powder form together with 
the bark mixed with tallow or resins is applied as a poultice to 
reduce headaches. The crushed fresh leaves are said to heal new 
wounds; the same properties are claimed for the resin and the 
bark, for both are renowned as admirable balsamic and vulnerary 
agents. An oil called quinaquina is prepared from the fruits. A 
balm, reputedly very effective for ulcers of the chest, is prepared 
from four ounces of the fruit bruised and infused ina pint of wine 
for twenty-four hours; this is then cooked over a slow heat witha 
pound and a half of ordinary oil, until it is dry. Then one pound of 
turpentine and one ounce and a half of incense and an equal 
amount of myrrh are added. This preparation is said to 
agglutinate and heal open sores. 
Negretia elliptica R. et P. Syst. (1798) 176. 
[Mucuna elliptica (R. et P.) DC. Prodr. 2 (1825) 405. ] 
Negretia inflexa R. et P. Syst. (1798) 176. 
[Mucuna inflexa (R. et P.) DC. Prodr. 2 (1825) 405. ] 
(llamapanaui) 
The seeds are believed to be antidotal to the stings of small 
insects. They are taken in the form of a powder in two doses, and 
the powder is dusted over the bites of the toxic animal. 
Negretia spinosa nom. nud. 
[This name refers probably to the species-concept Mucuna 
elliptica (R. et P.) DC. Prodr. 2 (1825) 405.] 
(llamapanaul) 
The Indians consider the seed an effective antidote for snake 
bites and insect stings. It is powdered and applied directly to the 
bite, and about one drachma of the seed swollen in water is taken 
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