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whose stalk resembles a snake). Rub well the bitten limb 
with a diluted tincture of Cupitana. 
Should there be any cedema give as hot a bath of the Esco- 
billa (three plants) as can be supported, and put leaves of the 
Abraza palo upon the bitten limb, after having heated them at 
the fire, covering the whole surface of the swollen part with 
them, and wrapping up the whole limb with a clean cloth. 
While the swelling continues, change these leaves by renewal 
every night and morning. 
Should there be a flow of blood from any pore or conduit 
of the body, give as much pulverized Estancadera as can be 
taken up between the thumb and forefinger, in a little water ; 
and if there is any headache give the standing bath. 
For a Coral-bite, use the remedies recommended for that of 
a Patoquilla ; if this is not possible give a standing bath im- 
mediately. 
Tincture of Arponcito Alconcito (Arist. Colo.) mixed with 
tincture of Capitana (Arist. grand.), in five ounces of water, 
is good for a Coral-bite. 
The Cruceta is good for bites of any kind of snakes; it 
should be taken in two and one-half or three ounces of warm 
water, 
The Solona and also Nieha, administered in warm water, 
are good for any kind of bites; the latter can also be applied 
in the form of a plaster on the wound, the whole to be cov- 
ered with leaves of the Abraza palo. 
Should the patient have performed a carnal act before being 
bitten, beat together three eggs, add to them a little sugar, 
beat them again, and with the froth anoint the back between 
the shoulder-blades, giving the balance of the eggs internally 
before beginning the administration of other remedies. 
The Mapana, called Bogui dorada (Vip. Lach. os flavus), 
has the mouth and tip of the tail of a bright yellow ; its bite 
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