194 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
88. Mentha gracilis, #.2r., (Syn. Micromeria gracilis, Pa 
N.O., Labiatz, B.FI., v., 83. 
“ Native Pennyroyal.” 
Mr. Bauerlen points out that this plant and JZ. satureozdes are 
used in the southern districts of New South Wales at least, by 
females in irregularities of the menses, with most satisfactory results. 
Either infusion or decoction is used. It should, however, be borne 
in mind that these two species are much more acrid than the 
‘European species of JZentha commonly used fora similar pur- 
pose, and, therefore, greater care should be exercised in their use. 
Both herbs are also strewn about floors and beds for the purpose 
of keeping away insects, and they are very efficient in driving 
away fleas and bugs. 
All the colonies except Western Australia and Queensland. 
89. Mentha satureioides, #.2r., (Syn. Micromeria satureioides, 
Benth.) ; N.O., Labiate, B.FI., v., 84. 
See WZ. gracilis. 
All the colonies. 
90. Mesembryanthemum equilaterale, Haw., (Syn. A. glauc- 
escens, Haw.; WZ. Rosst, Haw.; WM. nigrescens, Haw.; MZ. 
precox, F.v.M.) ; N.O., Ficoidez, B.FI., iii., 324. 
“Pig's Face.” ‘ Berudur” of the aboriginals of the Lachlan River, 
New South Wales. It was the “ Canajong” of the Tasmanian aboriginals. 
Many species, and especially 12. acinaciforme, Linn., from 
which this species scarcely differs, are used in South Africa. 
There the expressed juice of the succulent leaves taken internally 
checks dysentery, and acts as a mild diuretic, while it is also, for 
its antiseptic property, used as an excellent gargle in malignant 
sore throat, violent salivation, and aphthz, or in the form of a 
lotion in burns and scalds. (Bailey in Syx. Qd. Flora.) 
Near the coast in all the colonies. 
gt. Morinda citrifolia, Zzx., (Syn. AZ. guadrangularis, Don.) ; 
(For other synonyms see ‘‘ Timbers.”) N.O., Rubiacez, B.FI., 
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“Jndian Mulberry.” 
