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Alpinia Galanga L. (Scitamineae). False Galangal, 
“ Lenkwas.” A tall herb the aromatic rhizomes of which are 
used.” It is also used in curry. 
Globba Wallichii ( Scitaminece .) “ Meroyan tingal, or Haliya 
hutan.” A weedy yellow-flowered herb, the rhizome of which is 
slightly aromatic. 
Eranthemum malaccense Clarke, ( Verbenacece .) “Tampan 
putri.” A shrub with violet flowers common in woods. 
Ubat Priok Yang Orang Muda. A medicine for irregular 
menstruation in the young. 
Ldwsonia inermis. Henna leaves. 
Murraya exotica . “ Kamuning” the leaves. 
Curcuma. Kunyit, The. Turmeric rhizome. Boil altogether 
and drink the decoction. 
Ubat Beranak. This medicine is composed of the following 
drugs : — 
Merchabolong, Galls. 
Sudah ayer, flowers of some plant unknown. 
Changkok Bunga. 
Bunga Kasumba ( Carfhamus iinctorius.) Safflower. Flowers 
imported from Arabia. 
Chuchur, or Churan Atap. Boeckia frutescens ( Myrtacece ) 
leaves dried. These aromatic and strengthening leaves are 
imported from Tringanu chiefly. They are also used in fever. 
Chabei Tali ( Helicteres Isora L.) (Sterculiaceae.) The curious 
twisted pods of this shrub are popular and largely sold in the 
shops. 
Sepa rantu .Sindora Wallichii Benth. (Leguminosas.) Prickly 
pods of a big tree. 
Tahi Angin. Usnea barbata L. A common lichen at high 
elevations, used also as a cold medicine. 
Bua Anjang. Xanthium Strumarium L. Fruits of this weedy 
composite. 
Kuskus. Andropogon muricatus L. The roots of the well- 
known Cuscu»*or Vetiver grass. 
Katumbar Coriandrum Sativum L. Coriander fruits. Jemuju 
Carum Carui . Carraway’s. 
Ubat Jejamu. All are pounded up and made into a drink. 
Kayu Serapat. Parameria polyneura (Apocynaceae) . The 
name is applied to several laticiferous barks. 
Kayu manis China. Cinnamomuin probably C. Cassia 
(Laurinese). An aromatic clove bark. 
Katumbar, Coriander fruits. 
Musi, apparently the buds of Artemisia. 
