Lál-mirch, Gách-mirch (Hind.), Mirchí, Lál-mirchí (Duk.), Lal-morich, Lanká-morich (Beng.), Lal-mirch (Punj.), Mirch-wángun (Kash.), Mulagáy, Milagáy (Tam.), Mirapa-káya (Tel.), Kappal-melaka (Mal.), Ménashiná-káyi (Can.), Mir-singá (Mah.), Lál-mirich, Marchu (Guz.), Miris (Cing.), Náyu-si (Burm.), Chalie, Loda-cheena (Malay).
77. A powerful stimulant; the bruised fruit applied locally in the form of poultice acts energetically as a rubefacient, and, added to Mustard poultices, greatly increases their activity. In the absence of mustard, Capsicum poultices may be substituted, but, being more energetic in operation, require more care; if left on too long they will cause blisters.
78. In Scarlatina, the following mixture has attained much repute in the West Indies. Take two table-spoonfuls of bruised Capsicum and two teaspoonfuls of Salt; beat them into a paste, and add half a pint of boiling Water; when cold, strain, and add half a pint of Vinegar. Dose for an adult, one table-spoonful every four hours; to be diminished for children according to age, or the severity of the attack. The same formula forms an excellent gargle in the Sore Throat which accompanies this disease, as well as in ordinary Relaxed Sore Throat, Hoarseness, &c.
79. Capsicum is a very useful adjunct to Aloes and other remedies for Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite, &c. In Diarrhœa, arising from the use of putrid food, especially fish, Capsicum in five-grain doses in the form of pill has been found most useful.
80.
Cassia alata.
Linn., Ringworm Shrub.
Dádmurdan, Dád-ká-pát (Hind.), Dádmurdan, Dádmari (Beng.), Dát-ká-pattá, Viláyatí-agtí (Duk.), Shimai-agatti, Vandu-kolli (Tam.), Shíma-avishi-chettu (Tel.), Shima-akatti (Mal.), Shíme-agase (Can.), Attóra (Cing.), Timbó-mezali, Mezali-gi (Burm.).
81. This handsome shrub, with its large conspicuous spike of yellow flowers, is common in gardens and waste places throughout India. Its leaves have attained a well-earned repute as a local remedy in Skin Diseases, especially in Ringworm; hence one of its common English names of Ringworm Bush or Shrub. The ordinary form of application is a sort of ointment made by bruising the fresh leaves with Sesamum, Cocoa-nut, or other bland oil; but a far better preparation is made by bruising the fresh leaves, with lemon or lime juice, into a thick paste. Whichever preparation is employed, it should be thoroughly well rubbed in over the affected part twice daily till a cure is effected. The more recent the case the greater will be the prospect of a speedy cure. Long-standing chronic cases often resist its influence.
82.