On Melia Azedarach, 
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nish much oil on expression, which is used as an anthelmintic 
by the Javanese, and is also much esteemed as an external 
application to foul ulcers, and as a liniment in rheumatic and 
spasmodic affections. Michaux states that an ointment pre- 
pared with the pulp is employed in Persia, in cases of Tinea 
capitis and other obstinate cutaneous affections. 
Pharmaceutic Preparations and Mode of Administration.— 
As an althelmintic, the bark of the root may be given in 
substance in doses of gr. xx. The usual form, however, is 
that of a decoction made by boiling four ounces of the fresh 
root in a quart of water, till the menstruum is reduced to a 
pint, this is given in doses of half an ounce every two or three 
hours, till it produces the desired effect. It is also given night 
and morning for several successive days, followed by an ac- 
tive cathartic. 
Dr. Duvall is of opinion that the neatest and most effica- 
cious mode of exhibition is in form of a tincture, but general 
experience has not confirmed the validity of his suggestion. 
Analysis. — No correct chemical examination of the azeda- 
rach has been made ; from the imperfect analysis of Dr. Du- 
vall, it would appear that the active principle is soluble both 
in water and alcohol. 
Economical Uses. — The wood of the Pride of China is very 
durable, and is applicable to many uses. Michaux considers 
that it would supply the place of elm, for every purpose to 
which that wood is applied. 
The nuts are used in the south of Europe for rosaries, for 
which purpose they are well suited, from having a natural 
perforation through the centre, and being susceptible of a high 
polish. Owing to their employment in this way, the tree has 
been called Arbor sancta, and by the Spaniards Arbol Parayso, 
The pulp or pericarp furnishes an oil, and the whole berry 
is fed upon by birds, but according to the observations of Dr. 
Duvall, does not appear to be nutritious, as however freely 
they may be eaten by the species using them for food, they 
never become fat, and their flesh acquires a strong and disa- 
greeable taste. 
