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Cassytha filiformis L. (Laurinece) dried and powdered with 

 sesame oil is used as a tonic for the hair (Holmes) who gives 

 the native name as Daun Kangkong (the real name of Ipomea 

 aquatica). The hair-like form of this parasitic plant is probably 

 the cause of the use of this plant. 



Vanilla Griffithii Rchb. fil. (Ovchidece). — This climbing orchid 

 has a very irritating milky juice which is applied to the hair as a 

 stimulant. 



Datura fastuosa. — {Solanacecz) is used by Tamils according 

 to Dr. Gimlette to stimulate the growth of the hair. The leaves 

 are steeped in spirits. 



Venereal Diseases. 



The drugs used for gonorrhoea are chiefly diuretics, or 

 demulcents. 



Thus Phyllanthus nirari L. (Euphorbiacece) a common weed 

 used often as a diuretic is valued for this complaint. It is known 

 as Dukong-Dukong Anak. The leaves and roots are chewed and 

 the saliva swallowed, or a handful of the plant, and five whole 

 onions are pounded up with the juice of a lime and five spoon- 

 fuls of coconut milk, the liquid strained and drunk early in the 

 morning for three mornings is considered an invaluable remedy. 



Physalis minima L. (Solanacecz). Letop or Chipluan 

 (Javanese), a decoction of the leaves mixed with those of the 

 plantain (Plantago asiatica) is used. Ph. alkekengi is used in Europe 

 as a diuretic and the plantain is said to have the same effect. 



Labisea pothoina (Myrsinece) " Akar Fatimah." A herb 

 common in forests has some reputation also. A decoction of the 

 roots is used. 



Cassia angustifolia Vahl. "Sena Makki." {Leguminosce.) The 

 leaves (imported from Arabia and sold in the bazaars) when mixed 

 with ghee and sugar are used in venereal diseases. The Cassia 

 (Senna of commerce) is a well-known purgative. 



Smilax China (Liliaceae) Akar china. A well-known drug 

 for venereal disease, imported from China. Holmes gives Smilax 

 ovalifolia Roxb. and glyciphylla as used for syphilitic ulcers and 

 ozaena. 



Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. {Malvaceae). " Bunga Rayah." The 

 flowers of the common hibiscus with a little water and sugar 

 candy put out in the dew overnight, are used as & demulcent for 

 gonorrhoea. The leaves are also used in the same way. 



" Muldera baccata Miq." Piperacex. " Gadong Hutan." 

 A decoction of the root is used in venerea disease (Holmes). 



Canavalia virosa W. & A. {Ltguminosa). " Kachang 

 Kachang " a decoction of the leaves given for gonorrhoea in 

 one ounce doses (Holmes). 



