38j medicinal leguminos^ 



Dialium nitidum (Tree). — The leaves, used as an infusion, are 

 sudorific (Lanessan). 



Eperua falcata (Tree).— The bark is bitter and is used by the 

 Indians as an emetic. The oil known as Woapa is extracted from the 

 trunk (Lanessan). 



Erythophleum guineense (Tree).- A large tree which may attain a 

 height of 35 metres. The bark, wood, leaves and fruit all contain 

 an extremely violent poison, which is said to contain erytJirophlcin. 

 The natives use it in ascertaining the judgments of Providence in a 

 form of trial by ordeal. 



Dr. Dujardin Beaumetz believes this alkaloid to have the same 

 projjerties as digitalis, i.e., a strengthening effect on the heart and also 

 diuretic properties. It >trengthens and soothes the action of the 

 heart (Pennetier and Bocquillon). Erytlirophleiim coumbiga^ common 

 in Madagascar and the Seychelles, has similar properties. 



Cuillandina gemina (Shrub).- -The leaves are emmenagogic ; the 

 root has an astringent action in dysentery (Lanessan). 



Haematoxylon Campechianum (Tree). -The wood is astringent and 

 anti=.eptic ; the flowers are good for chest troubles. The active 

 princii)le is hxniatoxylin. Diarrhoea, bronchitis (Daruty). 



Hymenaea Courbaril (Tree).— A decoction of the bark is used in- 

 ternally as a vermifuge (Lanessan). A fluid extract formed from 

 the bark is a good arterial sedative and is used as an astringent in 

 cases ot h?ematuria (Boccjuillon). 



Hymenaea stilbocarpa (Tree). —This tree is commonly known as 

 JatdJiy. It yields pods containing a pulp which makes a syrup that 

 is very good for coughs. 



Jonesia Asoca (Tree).- -Anti-menorrhagic (Daruty). 



Pahudia cochinchinensis (Tree).— The seed coats are used in place 

 of areca nut in the masticatory composed of lime and betel (Lanessan). 



Parkinsonia aculeata (Tree).— This plant is used as a febrifuge 

 and also as an aseptic. 



Poinciana regia (Tree).- Anti-rheumatic (Daruty). 



Poinciana pulcherrima (Trailing Shrub).— The bark is emmena- 

 gogic, energetic and abortive. The flowers are good for chest com- 

 plaints and are also febrifugal (Daruty). 



The root is bitter and poisonous (Achart). 



Saraca indica (Tree). — According to Dymock, the bark is used a 

 great deal in India for uterine troubles and especially for treating 

 menorrhagia. 



Sebipira major (Plant).— This plant is known in Brazil as sicopira. 

 M. A. Petit has abstracted an alkaloid, sicoporin, which is numbing 

 and mydriatic in action. 



