234. In Poisoning by Croton Oil Seeds, Castor Oil Seeds, the Physic Nut, and the fresh root of the Bitter Cassava, Mandioc, or Tapioca plant, almost immediate relief to the purging, vomiting, and other urgent symptoms will be obtained by drinking Lime Juice, 4 or 5 ounces at a time, diluted with an equal quantity of conjee or plain water. It is an antidote which should always be first tried, because it is generally at hand, and seldom fails to afford more or less relief. A full dose of Castor Oil should be subsequently given.
235. For relieving the irritation, &c., of Mosquito bites, the local application of Lime Juice often proves more effectual than anything else. Applied to the surface at nights before going to bed, it is thought also to afford protection from the attacks of mosquitoes.
236.
Moringa, or Horseradish Tree.
Moringa pterygosperma, Gærtn.
Shájnah, Ségvá (Hind.), Mungé-ká-jhár (Duk.), Sojná (Beng.), Sohánjná (Punj.), Morúnga, Murungai (Tam.), Munaga (Tel.), Murinna (Mal.), Nugge-gidá (Can.), Munagácha-jháda (Mah.), Murungá (Cing.), Dándalon-bin (Burm.), Kaylor, Ramoongie (Malay).
237. The fresh root of this tree closely resembles in taste, smell, and general appearance, the common Horseradish of Europe, hence its ordinary name amongst Anglo-Indians. There is good reason for supposing that it possesses similar medical properties as a stimulant and diuretic, and in these characters it is worthy of trial in Dropsical Affections attended with Debility: it may be given as follows. Take fresh Moringa Root and Mustard Seed, of each, well bruised, one ounce. Boiling Water, one pint; infuse for two hours in a covered vessel and strain. Of this the dose is about one ounce and a half (a wineglassful) thrice daily. It may also be used as a vehicle for nitre and other more active remedies.
238. In Hoarseness and Relaxed Sore Throat, a decoction of Moringa root (or the above infusion) has been found serviceable as a gargle.
239. In the preparation of mustard poultices when it is desired to make them act more speedily or energetically, the addition of the expressed juice of the fresh root, or the scraped root, answers these purposes effectually.
240.