MIRABILIS JALAPA 199 



Leucas aspera, Spreng. (Phlomis Zeylanica, Blanco.) 



Nom. Vulg. — Pansipansi, Solasolasian, Karuhansoli, Tag.; 

 Pansipansi, Paypaysi, Vis. 



Uses. — The bruised leaves are applied to the bites of ser- 

 pents or poisonous insects. In India they are similarly used. 

 The juice of the leaves is very useful in the treatment of certain 

 skin diseases, especially psoriasis. 



Botanical Description. — A plant about 2° high, very 

 well known to the natives. Leaves sessile, lanceolate, finely 

 serrate and covered with short hairs. Flowers terminal, white, 

 rerticillate, with the characteristics of the mint family. 



PLANTAGINACE^l. 



Plantain Family. 

 Plantago erosa, Wall. (P. crenata and media, Blanco.) 

 Nom. Vulg. — Llanten, Sp.-Fil.; Lantin, Tag.; Plantain, 



Uses. — The leaves of this popular plant are the commonest 

 ;medy in the Philippines for abscess of the gums. They are 

 >ruised and applied with a little lard over the swollen cheek, 

 t is emollient and, in decoction, is used as a substitute for flax- 

 jed. 

 Botanical Description. — This plant is so universally 

 :nown that there is no fear of confusing it with others. It 

 flourishes as a common weed in the U. S. as well as the Phil- 

 ippines. 



NYCTAGINACEJE. 



Four-O'Clock Family. 



Mirabilis Jalapa, L. (if. longiflora, Blanco.) 



Nom. Vulg. — Maravillas, Suspiros, Sp.-Fil.; Gilalas, Tag.; 

 Four 0' Clock, Marvel of Peru, Eng. 



Uses. — The root is purgative and possesses the same active 



