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when the laboratory was closed at 4 p. m. the cat appeared in 
its usual condition, no symptoms having been induced, and on 
the following morning it appeared to be perfectly well. We 
learn that Jogis consider that one kernel eaten daily increases 
the appetite for sexual indulgence. Our experiments appear 
to be fairly conclusive that these kernels do not possess any 
toxic properties. 
Commerce.— Myrobalans are one of the principal forest pro- 
ducts of India; they are collected in large quantities on Govern- 
ment account, and yearly auctions are held by the Forest Con- 
servancy Department. Both chebulic and beleric myrobalans 
are largely exported for tanning and dyeing. The exports 
from the whole of India were :—In 1885-86, 706,000 cwts., 
valued at 30 lakhs of rupees ; in 1886-87, 597,000 ewts., valued 
at 23 lakhs of rupees; in 1887-88, 678,000 cwts., valued at 25 
lakhs of rupees. 
TERMINALIA ARJUNA, Beda. 
Fig.—-Fl. Syl., t. 28; D C. Mem. Combr. t. 2. 
Hab.—Deccan, Ceylon, North-West Provinces. The bark. 
_ _Vernacular.—Kahu, Arjun (Hind.), Vellai-maruda-maram 
_ (Tam.), Tella-maddi-chettu (Zel.), Arjun, Sh4rdul, Pinjal 
(Mar.), Arjun ( Beng.), Tora-billi-matti (Can.). 
History, Uses, &c.—This tree is the Arjuna and 
4 Kukubha of Chakradatta, who describes it as tonic, astringent, 
_ and cooling, and prescribes it in heart disease and for those pur= 
_ poses for which astringents are generally applied. He recom- 
mends it to be given in milk, treacle or water when used 
internally, or as a ghrita (medicinal butter) made with the = 
_ decoction and powder of the bark. a 
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