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the Saliars and made into cakes, or boiled with milk, and used as an article 

 of food. The plant which produces it grows abundantly in the jungles, and 

 might be cultivated with very little trouble. It is at present uncertain 

 what this wild plant may be. 



From Akyab, another kind of arrowroot has been sent, which is known 

 under the native name of Rembowah. It is said to be prepared from a root 

 called Pemban Oo, which is obtainable in large quantities, and the cost of 

 the article when manufactured would be about four rupees per maund. 



From Chota Nagpore we have also a similar product, obtained from a 

 wild jungle plant ; and from Chittagong, " wild ginger starch." The wild 

 ginger grows abundantly everywhere in Chittagong, and is with difficulty 

 eradicated from the soil. The present specimen is only an experimental 

 one, but as the supply of the root is unexhaustible, and the process of 

 manufacture simple, there seems, no doubt, that if found to be a valuable 

 product, a large quantity might be obtained at a price below that of 

 Arracan rice. 



Behchandee is prepared by the Gonds, and is sold in the bazaars of 

 Jubbulpore. It is not an arrowroot, but bears some resemblance to it when 

 pounded. The natives prepare it for food in a variety of ways, and use it 

 on fast days. It is obtained from the stems of a jungle-plant, after being 

 soaked in running water for several days. 



Elastic Gums, though not exhibited in great profusion, contain also 

 some novelties. From Gorruckpore, four samples of Caoutchouc are sent, 

 which are stated to be obtained from sources new to commerce, though what 

 those sources may be has not transpired. From Chingleput, Dr. John 

 Shortt contributes india-rubber, obtained from the Mudar plant {Calotropis 

 gigantea), and also from the milk-hedge {Euphorbia antiquorum), and another 

 species of Euphorbia (E. tortilis.) Amongst the gutta-percha of the 

 Malayan Peninsula will be found a substance greatly resembling it, called 

 Gutta Terbole, and which it affirmed to be employed, not only as a sub- 

 stitute, but as an adulterant of the genuine article. What Gutta Gree 

 Grip and Gutta Babee from the same locality may be, we have not yet had 

 the opportunity of determining. Somewhat allied in its uses is the Buglar 

 tree bark, from Chota Nagpore, where it is employed as a glue for joining 

 wood. 



Soluble gums and Resins are similar to what have been exhibited on 

 former occasions ; Gum Kino, from Rangoon, probably the produce of 

 Pterocarpus Wallichii, might be obtained in almost any quantity, the tree 

 which yields it being one of the most abundant. Of oleo-resins, the 

 turpentine of Pinus longifolia, and wood-oils, are most important ; of the 

 latter, several kinds are exhibited. The Gurjun of Chittagong is obtained 

 by cutting a hole in the tree, about three feet from the ground, and about 

 four or five inches deep into the tree. The base is hollowed out to retain 

 the oil. The hollow is cleared with fire, without which, no oil exudes. 

 After it is cleared the oil issues, and is removed as it accumulates. The 



