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"The best ebony and the largest supply comes from 

 Diospyros Ebenum, Koenig, of Ceylon. (Nat. ord. Ebenaceae.) 

 Black." 



Plants of Medicinal Properties. 



This information has been obtained chiefly from natives and 

 older residents. 



Aloe (Aloe soccotrina. Lam.) The pith of its fleshy leaves 

 is used as a poultice for obstinate sores; the juice as a diuretic. 



Arrowroot. (Maranta arundinacea. Linn.) Excellent as a 

 food for invalids. A large factory for its manufacture has been 

 established at Bellevue, Paget. The article is in great demand. 



Alexanders. (Smyrnium Olusatrum. Linn. ) A carmina- 

 tive. Its root macerated in rum is used externally and intern- 

 ally for rheumatism; also for sprains and swollen joints 



Birthwort. (Aristolochia trilobata. Linn.) Is supposed to 

 possess a good deal of virtue in cases of parturition. 



Bryone. (Sycos angulatus. Linn.) Infusion of this plant 

 is used in cases of colds and fevers. 



Cassia. (Cassia Fistula. Linn. The bark of this plant is a 

 strong astringent, while the leaves are purgative and are often 

 used instead of Jalap. 



Catnip. (Nepeta Cataria. Linn.) Useful in chills, colds, 

 and fevers. 



Castor Oil Plant. (Ricinus communis. Linn.) No atten- 

 tion seems to have been given to its cultivation. From its berries 

 or fruit a good oil might be extracted. At St. George's I have 

 heard of one case — that of a young Sergeant of Artillery, who 

 afterwards became a War Office official — who used occasion- 

 ally to eat the ripe berries instead of taking castor oil , and 

 with like benefit. 



Cedar. (Junipefus Bermudiana. Linn.) A conserve from 

 its berries, locally known as ' ' cedar berry syrup, " is a remedy 

 for pulmonary complaints. 



Centuary. (Centaurea sativa. Maris.) A carminative and 

 largely resorted to by the natives as a tonic. 



