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Leucas aspera, Spreng. [Phlomis Zeylanica, Blanco.) 



NOM. VuLG. — Pandpaiisi, Solasolasian, Karukansoli, Tag.; 

 Pansvpansi, 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. 



PLANTAGINACE^. 



Plantain Family. 

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



NoJi. YuLG. — Llaiden, Sp.-Fil.; Lant'in, 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. 



NYOTAGINACE^. 



Four-0'Clock Family. 



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



NoM. VuLG. — Maravillas, Suspiros, Sp.-Fil.; Gilalas, Tag.; 

 Four 0' Clook, Marvel of Peru, Eng. 



Uses. — The root is purgative and possesses the same active 



