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NATIVE MEDICINAL OILS. 



taken. All this must be boiled until the water is completely ex- 

 hausted, and the Kalke assumes the consistency of Bee's wax. 

 Then strain the oil. 



Virtues. 



In all cases of pain in the sides, &c, Rheumatic or otherwise,, 

 the oil may be rubbed over the parts affected; if the ailment be 

 severe, a table spoonful to be internally applied, — immediate relief 

 is certain. Females far advanced in pregnancy may safely drink 

 this oil in cases of pain in the chest and abdomen. This is also 

 good for diseases in the ear and head, seven or eight drops may 

 be applied to the ear and a little rubbed on the head. This oil is 

 of a cold temperament, and is specially adapted for persons who 

 suffer from excessive heat in the system. 



It may be safely used in cases of illness among children. 



No. 2. — Yaamedewe Kase Tiele. 

 Make the First decoction of the following drugs by boiling them 

 in the manner prescribed. 



Roots of Wara — Calatropis gigantea, R. Br. 



Naveh an dy —Euphorbia Tirucalli, Linn. 



Karande — Pongamia glabra, Vent. 



Totile — Calosanthes Indica, Blume. 



Waila — Gynandropsis penfcaphylla, D. C. 



Patuk— Euphorbia nereifolia, Linn. 



Yakevanasse — Anisomeles ovata, R. Br. 



Yakberiye — Crotalaria laburnifolia, Linn. 



Welrukattene — Oyptolepis Buchanani, Roem. et Sch, 



Kur u ndo — Cinnamon. 



Lonuvarene — Cratoeva Roxburghii, R. Br. 



Saksande — Aristolochia Indica, Linn. 



Batu — Solanum Indicum, Linn. 



Ratnetul — Plumbago rosea, Linn. 



Tombe — Leucas zeylanica, R. Br. 



Kariville — Momordica Charantia, Linn. 



Madarutala— Ocimuin canum, Linn. 



