Ubuhlungu besigcawu (Blepharis Capensis) Um-tumana (Solanum Capense) Isi-dikili (Lasiosiphon Meisneri) Root of Indegofera potens. All having distinct antiseptic and anæsthetic values. The Kaffir surgeon or domestic sympathiser tries to extract the offending tooth by means of a strip of thong tied to it. Speaking generally the Kaffirs have splendid teeth and take great care of them by frequent cleansing. Headache. a. I-yeza Elininyama (Anemone Caffra) is used; the root being dried, powdered and used as a snuff. Should this fail the upper rootstalk is burned and the smoke inhaled; while a paste of the leaves is rubbed into or bound on the affected part. b. Um-hlavutwa (Ricinus communis) is also used externally as a paste and internally in decoction. A common practice is to bind the head firmly with a thong. H. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. Thrush. Ama-vila, said to be caused by the child eating green mealies off the cob and leaving its saliva on a cob that is accidently burnt; or putting its father’s pipe into its mouth. Treatment. The mouth is frequently washed out, either with an infusion of the leaves of Isi-duli (Brachylæna elliptica) or an infusion of Mimosa bark. Quinsy. Um-qala. Gargles are used of hot infusions of Isi-duli, Mimosa, or bitter olive tree, etc. Diphtheria. I have no record of this disease being recognised by the Kaffir as anything but sorethroat Umqala, if it occur at all. Dyspepsia and Indigestion. I-dliso. Believed to be caused by eating poisonous foods, and usually treated by emetics e.g. In-kamamasane (Euphorbia pugniformis) one of the class of drugs known amongst the natives as Intsema, acting as a severe emetic and purge. The juice tapped from the living stem of these plants is collected in maize meal and made into a bolus to be swallowed; about half a drachm of the drug being taken at a time. As this is nearly as severe as croton oil, the action is easily to be understood and in a country and nation where at times great overfeeding and gorging is practiced, such a treatment is a valuable asset. Another favourite purge is Um-gwali (Euclea lanceolata), the bark of the roots being used. Colic. Uku kunywa or I-honya. Treatment. a. The Powdered root of In-nyongwane, (Deconia anomala) is administered in cold water. This plant is also put to a curious use by the Kaffir. When visiting a strange place he eats some of it, believing that if he gets poisoned food he will immediately vomit it. b. The knobs from the roots of the in-dawa (Cyperus) are used, either chewed as they are or as an infusion of the powdered knob. It has an aromatic pungent taste. c. The powdered root of I-qwili (Alepidea amatymbica) is also used for colic or abdominal pain, a teaspoonful to a dose. In larger doses this drug is an emetic and purgative, in smaller a stomachic. d. Um-bangandlela (Heteromorpha arborescens) is also used in infusion.