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Cassytha filiformis L. (Laurinem) 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. (Orchidece). — This climbing orchid 
has a very irritating milky juice which is applied to the hair as a 
stimulant. 
Datura fastuosa. — ( Solanacece ) 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. ( Solanacece ). 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 w T ell-know T n purgative. 
Smilax China (Liliacese) 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 
ozsena. 
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 a demulcent for 
gonorrhoea. The leaves are also used in the same way. 
“ Muldera baccata Miq.” Piperacece. “ Gadong Hutan.” 
A decoction of the root is used in venereal disease (Holmes). 
Canavalia virosa W. & A. ( Leguminosce ). “ Kachang 
Kachang” a decoction of the leaves given for gonorrhoea in 
one ounce doses (Holmes). 
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