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was first fully described and figured by Jacquin ; it is noticed 
by Ainslie under the name of Cynanchum eatensum, who 
states that a decoction of the leaves is given to children as 
an anthelmintic, in doses not exceeding three table-spoonfuls, 
and that the juice is used as a remedy for asthma. Roxburgh 
describes the plant under the name of Asclepias echinata, 
ut is silent about its medicinal properties. From the 
In the Southern Concan and Goa the juice of this 
aves is applied to rheumatic swellings. Dr. B. Evers con- 
Pitshed and the juice bisiecnsd - sabblag them between 
palms of the hands ; the leaves of the dark Tulsi (Ocimum 
ctum) are similarly treated, and then a mixture of the juices 
ven ; this preparation is a stimulating emetic.” a 
| my (Ind. Med. Gaz., Feb., 1890,) notices the use of 
heumatism in combination with ginger. He also 
in doses of 1'to 2 drachms mixed with cow’s milk. 
scription.—The leaves are roundish, cordate, acumi- 
pubescent, membranaceous, auricled at the base, glan- 
beneath. They vary in size from one to two inches or 
diameter; the peduncles are long, slender and hoary. 
t has a disagreable mouse-like odour and a faintly 
: and somewhat nauseous taste; examined with a lens 
the upper and under sides of the dry leaf present a 
mossy surface, thickly studded with short white hairs. 
owers are dull white and drooping, the follicles have a 
beak, and are covered with soft bristles. 
a leaves of D. extensa, like those 
oda, evolve alkaline fumes when i, 
tain an alkaloid. The alkaloid, whi 
