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apply it to the eyes, to which it is very serviceable 
in strengthening the sight. 
The Rhomba, (Menthe Franchi), is an herb, and 
a species of balsam: it grows about four feet high, 
shoots out very large leaves, and has the smell of 
cloves and cinnamon. 
Mouyta, or the Eastern Cypress, (Cyperus Orien- 
tails), is found in abundance on the sides of the 
rivers and marshes: the natives make use of it in 
disorders of the head. 
The Tongue, (Saponaria), is similar to the Euro¬ 
pean sope-wort, and, like it, bears a flower like the 
jessamine. The root is a strong bitter, and is reckoned 
a specific in the heart-burn, and an antidote against 
poisons : there are two species, one bearing white, the 
other purple flowers; the former is the most effi¬ 
cacious. 
The Anramatico is a large plant, its leaves are 
large, and have shoots at the extremities. The 
flowers are very large, and form a basin that will hold 
more than half a gallon of water, and are generally 
full. The fruit is very curiously formed like a vase 
and cover. The natives superstitiously refrain from 
gathering it in their journeys, believing that rain would 
immediately ensue : the Europeans, however, are less 
scrupulous, and have availed themselves of its agree¬ 
able aid, when in want of provisions. 
Voamene, (Indes Condure), are small beans or 
peas, produced by a creeping plant: they are of a 
red colour. The native goldsmiths, who have no 
