182 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
the mere presence of some species will not be enough to dissipate 
malaria. In the places I have mentioned fever and ague were 
common enough, yet the prevailing winds used to blow through 
hundreds of miles of these gum trees ere they reached the infected 
localities.” (See also ‘‘Oils and Oil-seeds.”’) 
60. Eugenia jambolana, Lam. (Syn, £. Mooret, F.v.M.; Syzygium 
jambolanum, DC.; N.O., Myrtacee, B.FI. iii., 283; Z£. 
Moore? in Muell., Cens. p. 59. 
‘* Durobbi”’ of some aboriginals. 
A vinegar prepared from the juice of the ripe fruit is an 
agreeable stomachic and carminative; it is also used as a diuretic 
in India. The bark is a useful astringent. The expressed juice 
of the leaves enters into Indian medicine in various ways. The 
seeds are said to be a powerful remedy in diabetes, but their true © 
value has not yet been assigned. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
61. Euphorbia spp., N.O., Euphorbiacez. 
It is stated that the natives of Northern Territory use the 
juice of a species of Euphorbia as a specific in smallpox. 
Another species affords a juice said to be a remedy in cancer. 
Without committing oneself to an expression of opinion as to the 
utility of the Euphorbias alluded to, our native species will doubtless 
well repay a thorough examination of their medical properties. 
Throughout the colonies. 
62. Euphorbia alsineefiora, Bazl/.; N.O., Euphorbiacez, B.FI. vi., 
49. 
This herb is used in infusion by bushmen in cases of chronic 
dysentery and low fever. (Bailey.) 
Northern Australia. 
63. Euphorbia Drummondii, Bozss. ; N.O., Euphorbiacez, B.FI. 
Vi., 49. 
Called ‘‘Caustic Creeper” in Queensland, and ‘“ Milk Plant” and 
‘* Pox Plant ’’ about Bourke, New South Wales. 
An alkaloid called drumzne has been extracted in Australia 
from this plant. It is said to have the same local action as cocaine, 
