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. +Castor Oil.+—The expressed oil of the seeds of Ricinus communis, _Linn._ Arandí-ká-tél (_Hind._, _Punj._), Yarandí-ká-tél (_Duk._), Bhérandá-tail (_Beng._), A'manak-kenney (_Tam._), A'mudam (_Tel._), Kottenná (_Mal._), Haralenne (_Can._), Eran-déla (_Mah._), Dívás, Yerandi-nu-tél (_Guz._), Endaru-tel (_Cing._), Kesú-si (_Burm._), Miniak jarak (_Malay_).