MIRABILIS JALAP A 199 



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



NOM. VULG. Pansipansi, Solasolasian, Karultansoli, 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, 

 verticillate, with the characteristics of the mint family. 



PLANTAGINACEJE. 



Plantain Family. 

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



NOM. VULG. Llanten, Sp.-Fil.; Lantm, Tag.; Plantain, 

 Eng. 



USES. The leaves of this popular plant are the commonest 

 remedy in the Philippines for abscess of the gums. They are 

 bruised and applied with a little lard over the swollen cheek. 

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

 seed. 



BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION. This plant is so universally 

 known 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-0'Clock Family. 



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



NOM. VULG. Mamvtilas, Suspiros, Sp.-Fil.; Gilalas, Tag.; 

 Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru, Eng. 



USES. The root is purgative and possesses the same active 



