of the Island ofHayti. 25 



For the same purpose, they use a plant with tendrils 

 and leaves somewhat similar to those of the Cucumis 

 sativa. This is also given in worms. Likewise, a root 

 termed Leanconso, which is said to induce salivation. 

 They employ this in general dropsy. 



With the same intention, they use the leaves of the 

 Laurus Persea ? the fruit of which is termed Avoca, and 

 Alligator- Pear. It is given in an aqueous infusion. It 

 is, no doubt, deserving of some attention. The stone of 

 the fruit affords a milk, that stains linen, which water 

 will not remove. 



The unripe fruit of the Achras Sapota of Linn^us 

 has the same effect on linen. The seeds of this Achras, 

 bruised, and boiled in water, are used as a successful 

 remedy in suppression of urine. I have known it used 

 in one case. 



Another root, termed Zompara, is used, in infusion, 

 in suppression of the menses. 



Hernia umbilicalis is a very common affection among 

 the negro- children. In some instances, the external 

 protuberance is very large. It was confined to the black 

 children; and the females were, I think, exclusively 

 affected. 



In gonorrhoea, they use as a drink, and I believe with 

 success, a watery infusion of a shrub, termed Boh 

 Savon^ or Soap- wood. It has a bitter taste. One end 



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