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in buertas and sometimes along roadsides. Those who own 

 bushes sell the cotton to those who need it. The cotton is 

 light brown in color, streaked or uneven in tone, ranging 

 from almost yellow to dark brown. After being separated 

 from the seeds, it is rolled into strands or loose rolls about 

 as big as the little finger and these in turn are made into 

 a small pad or mass used for massaging the body, in ojco. 

 The cotton is also used by curers and frequently by 

 witches, in other types of curing. It is not moistened or 

 medicated, but is believed to have a special power in 

 removing magically caused ailment. 



Amor seco {Bidcns sp.). In Moche is taken as an infusion 

 to cure inflammation of the stomach and liver, especially 

 after heavy drinking. It is said to reduce "inflammation" 

 of these organs. 



Anis estrellado, or agua de anis de estrella. A pharmacy 

 preparation, one of tlie "waters of siisto." Anis seeds 

 are mascerated and infused in water. 



Arnica. Made in the pharmacies; a tincture of the mas- 

 cerated flowers steeped in low-grade alcohol for 10 days. 

 Used for sprains, etc. 



Balsamo de Buda. A standard pharmaceutical formula, 

 also known as balsamo fioravanti. Used in cure of susto. 



Borico. Boric acid powder obtained in the pharmacies. 

 Made into solution at home and used as an antiseptic by 

 some curers. 



Brocamelia. Flowers made into infusion, which is drunk 

 for cough, 



Campana, floribundo. A small tree with lilylike leaves ; 

 flowers are rubbed together in the hands and bandaged 

 over an inflammation. 



Caratia. Ofiicinal prejiaration of the pharmacies, composed 

 of essence of turpentine, beeswax. Burgundy pitch (ffr de 

 Borgona), and coloring matter. Used as an application 

 for curing umbilical hernia and gumboils. 



Cebo de macho. Fat extracted from mules ; a pharmacy 

 preparation ; used in cure of sprains and bone breaks. 



Cebolla, onion {Allium ccpa, identified by Angulo). An 

 infusion is made for pneumonia, composed of three pieces 

 of oUin and three heads of the white onion, to which is 

 added a cup of cognac. Taken by mouth. 



Cerraja (unidehtified). Infusion of the stems used in 

 Moche as a cure for colic. Leaves also may be used for 

 making infusion, although they are said not to contain the 

 medicinal element in large quantities. 



Clavel, carnation {Dianthus sp., identified by Angiilo). 

 Flowers as an infusion for cardiac trouble. 



Cola de caballo (Eqitisetum xylochactum, E. giganteum). 

 Given as an infusion for kidney trouble in Moche. In 

 other parts of Peru, according to Valdizan and Maldonado 

 (1922, vol. 2, p. 37), used as follows: As a decoction for 

 washing old rebellious ulcers ; decoction used as a collusive 

 in all affections of the mouth and for washing stubborn 

 acne of the face; the infusion enjoys prestige as a con- 

 strictor and is used for combating all kinds of hemor- 

 rhages ; also used as a dissolvent of renal calculus and as a 

 diuretic and cmmenagogue, in the Department of Lima. 

 Used as a stimulant and for illnesses of the liver in lea. 

 Congona (Pcfcrouiia congona sidro, identified by Angulo). 

 Given in infusion for heart trouble. 



Corpusuay (Gciiciaiiacca sp. ?, according to Angulo). 

 Given by mouth as infusion for malaria and also for 

 kidney trouble. 



Culen (Psoralca gla)idiilosa, according to Angulo). Used 

 in Moche as a stomachic. Valdizan and Maldonado (ibid., 

 pp. 78-79) give following information concerning medici- 

 nal use of P. lasiostachys and P. pubesceiis: The ancient 

 Araucanians cured their wounds with culen, according to 

 Guevara; nowadays is given by mouth as an infusion for 

 diarrhea in Ambo, Huancayo, Hualgayoc, and Loreto ; re- 

 jiorted as a decoction with celery and burned bread ad- 

 ministered by mouth for diarrhea in Ambo ; reported as a 

 decoction for foot baths in Arequipa ; as an infusion by 

 mouth as a carminative and vermifuge in Lima, Cajamarca, 

 and Piura; as a sudorific in Cajamarca and Piura; as an 

 infusion with bread and burned sugar by mouth for indi- 

 gestion in Cajamarca; as an infusion by mouth in infantile 

 enteritis in Huaylas; in infusion as an astringent and in 

 decoction as a purgative in Santiago de Chuco ; in infusion 

 by mouth as a stomachic and carminative in Cailloma. 



Cuncuna (Vallesia dichotoma, according to Angulo). In 

 Moche said to be used for bubonic plague. Poultices are 

 made with it and salt of ammonia (sat de anioniaco) and 

 applied to the buboes, while enemas are administered made 

 of an infusion of the leaves. 



Chamico. A weed, the dried leaves of wliich are smoked 

 in cigarettes as cure for asthma. 



Chicoria (Hypochocris sp., according to Angulo). In 

 Moche used in infusion as an antimalarial ; in a warm 

 bath as an emollient. 



Chilco macho (unidentified). In Moche used in cure of 

 troncltadura (dislocation of joint or sprain). Leaves are 

 bound hot onto affected part with bandages. Also bound 

 over a broken bone "to keep out the cold." Sometimes 

 single leaves are stuck on as a form of sticking plaster 

 without bandages. According to Valdizan and Maldonado 

 (1922, vol. 2, p. 394), it is used in Piura in decoction as a 

 bath in cure of tumors and exuberances created by the 

 cold. 



Chocho. Unidentified green plant used in curing. 



Flor de arena (unidentified). In Moche used in infusion 

 externally as an emollient in inflammations and boils. 



Flor muerta. A yellow flower which is cooked into a paste 

 and stuffed into an aching tooth. 



Flor de overo (Cordia rotuinbifolia, according to Angulo). 

 The flowers in an infusion are given internally for liver 

 trouble. 



Grama dulce (Cyiwdon dactylon, according to Angulo). 

 Infusion of the leaves administered internally as a diuretic. 

 Valdizan and Maldonado (ibid., p. 45) say it is widely 

 used for same purpose, also that freshly squeezed juice is 

 used in drops to remove "clouds" from the eyes, in 

 Arequipa. 



Higeron. White cotton is moistened with the sap after 

 which it is applied to the abdomen of child with umbilical 

 hernia. 



Huanarpo (Jatropha macranlha). Powder used in wine 

 and other drinks as a love charm and aphrodisiac. 



Jerania. Flowers used to prevent hemorrhages. 



Llantcn (Plantago major, and other species). Used ex- 

 ternally in decoction for pimples in Moclie; also, infusion 



