_a._ _As a dressing for blistered surfaces_, for which purpose they are admirably adapted in hot climates, where Spermaceti Ointment, usually employed in European practice, rapidly becomes rancid, and consequently irritant. After the removal of a blister a piece of plantain leaf of the required size, smeared with any bland oil, should be applied to the denuded surface and kept in its place by means of a bandage. The first sensation it occasions is peculiarly cooling and soothing, and the blistered surface generally heals satisfactorily in four or five days. For the first two days the upper smooth surface is placed next to the skin, and subsequently the under side, until the healing process is complete. The dressing should be changed twice daily, with fresh leaves, or oftener if required. _b._ _As a substitute for India Rubber or Gutta Percha Tissue in the water-dressing of Wounds and Ulcers._ The younger the leaf the better is it suited for this purpose. Two points require attention: 1, the piece used should be sufficiently large to cover or envelop the whole part; and, 2, it should be carefully kept in its place by bandages, &c. If properly applied, evaporation of any subjacent fluid is effectively prevented. _c._ _As a shade for the eyes in Ophthalmia and other Diseases of the Eye_, no manufactured shade is superior to it; the older and greener leaves answer best for this purpose. 308. +Plumbago rosea+, _Linn._ Lál-chíta, Lál-chítarak (_Hind._), Lál-chitarmúl (_Duk._), Rakto-chitá (_Beng._), Chitra (_Punj._), Shitranj (_Kash._), Shivappu-chittira-múlam, Kodi-múli (_Tam._), Erra-chitra-múlam (_Tel._), Chenti-kotuvéli (_Mal._), Kempu-chitra-múlá (_Can._), Támbada-chitramúla (_Mah._), Ratnitúl (_Cing._), Kin-khen-ní (_Burm._), Chiraka-merah (_Malay_). 309. The root of this plant, common in gardens throughout India, is of great value as a means of raising a blister when other articles of the same class are not available. For this purpose take the fresh bark of the root and rub it into a paste with water and a little rice flour; spread this on a piece of rag and apply it to the surface; in about five minutes it begins to give pain, which increases in severity for about half an hour, when it may be removed; a rice poultice may then be applied over the part, and within twelve or eighteen hours a large uniform blister will be found to have formed. The fluid having being let out, it may be dressed with plantain leaf, in the usual way. The chief objection to the use of a Plumbago blister is the great pain it occasions, hence it should only be used when other blistering agents are not at hand, and a blister is an immediate necessity. 310. +Pomegranate Tree.+ Punica Granatum, _Linn._