The shade of both species causes a stinging and painful rash 
that develops into infected sores accompanied by fevers. The 
Indians maintain that the shade of the latter species is more 
harmful that that of the former. 
Schinus dependens Orteg. Hort. matr. Dec. (1798) 102. 
(huighan; huighnan) 
The trunk exudes a resin which, applied to the temples and 
behind the ears, lessens toothache and pains in the chest. 
Chileans prepare from the fruit an excellent chicha with diuretic 
properties which is thought to be effective against dropsy. 
“Recently, three persons in Concepcién have been cured of 
dropsy by frequent use of this chicha.” Even though the drink is 
not agreeable, the Indians take it at all meals. Its taste and smell 
suggest black pepper. 
Schinus frondosus nom. nud. 
(lithre; lithi) 
The shade of this tree is so harmful that many people find that 
purulent sores are produced after they rest under the branches. 
These sores are accompanied by a high fever and attack 
expecially those parts of the body which have been exposed. 
Smoke from the burning wood and the vapours given off when 
woodchoppers fell it are equally noxious. 
The antidote is maytén (Celastrus sp.). Maize grains 
masticated and applied to the sores likewise act as a cure. 
Schinus Molle L. Sp. Pl. (1753) 380. 
(molle) 
One treatment for dropsy and gout consists of a bath of a salty 
infusion of the leaves and bark of molle. The Indians employ a 
fermented drink of the fruits in treating dropsy. The white, 
fragrant resin from molle is an excellent bone-set if applied 
in the form of a plaster, and it can be used to heal 
ulcers. 
Schinus procerus (HBK.) March. Rev. Anacard. (1869) 164. 
(Cited in the Relacidn as Schinus procera) 
[Cyrtocarpa procera HBK. Nov. Gen. et Sp. 7 (1825) 20, t. 609.] 
(molle de Chile) 
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