B. Pain, itching, red papules changing to pustules, crusts, desquamation. Stickney, 140, 44, 133. (H.G.P.)

D. Maculae scabies, impetigo, 20, 127; 31,62.

Verrucae, 2, 289; 23, 2: 248; 35,

Dartrous eruptions, 51, 1: 184.

Leprosy, 2, 289; Bake well, 146, 1/71, 233.

Remarks

The black oily substance extracted from the rind of the Cashew nut is known under the name of Cardol or oil of Cashew, cardol there are two varieties: the Cardol vesicans derived from the plant here considered, and the Cardol pruriens extracted from the Anacardium orientale. Both are extremely irritant to the skin, but the former is the more active. We have used both varieties in ointment as a local stimulant application in sluggish eczemas and in alopecia areata, but do not find that they possess advantages over other stimulating substances. The uses of cardol in leprosy will be considered in the second part of this book.