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41. Herpestis Monnieria, E.B. et K. (Bramia indica, Lam. in 



Muell. Cens., p. 97), N.O. Scrophularinege, B.Fl., iv., 491. 



This small creeping plant is common to the tropical portions of 

 both hemispheres. It is regarded by the Hindoos as a powerful 

 diuretic and aperient, and the juice of the leaves, conjoined with 

 petroleum, is used in India as a local application in rheumatism. 

 " Whatever benefit is obtained from this formula is doubtless due 

 to the petroleum." (Pharm. of India.) 



42. Hydrocotyle asiatica, Linn., N.O. Umbelliferse, B.Fl., 

 iii., 346. 



In anaesthetic leprosy good results have followed the use of this 

 herb, but it possesses no claim to the character of a specific 

 attributed to it by some. It has been found more useful in 

 secondary or constitutional syphilis, especially in those cases where 

 the skin and subjacent cellular tissue are principally affected. In 

 non-specific ulcerations, and in skin-diseases it is of value both as 

 an internal and local remedy. (Pharm. of India.') 



43. Indigofera enneaphylla, Linn., N.O. Leguminosse, B.Fl., 

 ii., 196. 



An infusion of the whole plant is diuretic, and as such is given 

 in fevers and coughs in India. (Ainslie). 



It is also found in South Australia, and from New South "Wales 

 to Northern Australia. 



44. lONiDiuM SUPFRUTICOSUM, Ging. (Ilybanthus enneaspermus, 



F.v.M. in Muell. Cens., p. 6.) B.Fl., i., 101. See also 

 Muell. Fragm., x. 81, where no less than 18 synonyms of 

 this widely distributed species are given). 



The leaves and tender stalks are demulcent ; they are also 

 employed when mixed with oil, as a cooling liniment for the head. 

 The roots of this species are also used in India in diseases of the 



