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General

Coryno-carpus laevigatus, [Figured in Botanical Magazine, plate 4379.] Foster.

Natural order , Anacardiaceae.

Common names (New Zealand), Kopi-tree, Karaka.

Preparation , Tincture or trituration of the fresh seeds.

Authority. G. Bennett, poisoning of a New Zealand chief by the seeds. Lond. Med. Gaz., Sept. 1831.

Deafness (soon).

Violent pain, lasting a week (soon).

Partial paralysis of limbs (soon).

When warm water was applied, he did not feel any warmth from it.