‘This remedy is very highly thought of by the natives. If 
it is as effective as they claim, it might well serve as a 
substitute for quinine. 
The fifth edition of Merck’s Index refers to an extract 
(Cg0H37Ox) from the leaves of this plant which is said to 
poison fish. It does not have characters of a glucoside. 
This may or may not be the effective principle. 
Canella Winterana (L.) Gaertner. Canellaceae. 
PEPPER CINNAMON. 
The thick leaves, which contain many oil glands, are 
boiled and the liquor is used as a drink and to bathe the 
whole body in cases of grippe or ‘‘cold all over the body. ”’ 
This treatment makes the individual sweat profusely. 
Xanthoxylum flavum JVah/. Rutaceae. 
YELLOW SANDALWOOD. 
An extract from the bark of the trunk and roots has 
been used as a tonic. (See also under wood). 
Melochia nodiflora Swartz. Bombacaceae. 
Biuack MARSHMALLOW. 
This very common plant is pounded, mixed with salt 
und vinegar and put on cuts and sprains. 
Rauwolfia Lamarckii 4. De Candolle. Apocyna- 
ceae. 
Birrer Busy, BELLYACHE. 
The leaves are boiled and the brew drunk to aid in 
elimination of the afterbirth following parturition. 
Cuscuta americana Linnaeus. Convolvulacene. 
YELLOW Love. 
This plant, together with the leaves of yellow cedar 
(see below), is brewed for a ‘*fever tea’’ which is much 
used. 
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