Mallotus philippensis
REMEDY OF THE DAY: KAMALA Mallotus philippensis, red Kamala, kamala dye tree, A tree from India, South Arabia, Tropical Austrialia "A red inflamable powder, obtained from the trilobed capsules of the plant" THE TAPEWORM REMEDY. Given in doses of half to two drachms. Hanbury wrote: "Among the Arabs o
REMEDY OF THE DAY: KAMALA
Mallotus philippensis, red Kamala, kamala dye tree, A tree from India, South Arabia, Tropical Austrialia "A red inflamable powder, obtained from the trilobed capsules of the plant" THE TAPEWORM REMEDY. Given in doses of half to two drachms. Hanbury wrote: "Among the Arabs of Aden is also used to remove freckles and pustules, it is also used to treat en eruption named WILDFIRE"(erysilepa like rash) strophulus volaticua, in children. We can also use the powder rubbing it in the affected part with a moist lint, but its real valme is to use it as an anti helmintic when tapeworms are bothering body and has been extensively used in INDIA. Beatriz H Hill
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