OF HONDURAS.


to bile, and consequently must be deemed
singularly valuable in a climate where
the disposition to such habit is so pre-
valent.
 The Palma Christi, from which the
castor oil is obtained, grows abundantly.
 The plant which bears the name of the
Vegetable Musk, or, as it is commonly
called, Snake Okro, is also plentiful. The
seeds of this contain an highly aromatic
oil; and which when bruised and taken
internally, are believed to be an infallible
remedy for the bite of the most venomous
snake. An application to the womuled
part, in the way of poultice, of the same
kind, is likewise recommended. The
Eryngo, also a native of Honduras, is
much resorted to for the like purpose.
 The Dolichos pruriens, or Cowhage, is
common. Its generally established qua-
lity as a powerful vermifuge is well
known, and occasions it to be much ued
in this country.