d. Callous ulcers or slow healing wounds are treated by applying the

juice of the Isi-dikili (Lasiosiphon Meisneri), which acts as a pretty considerable irritant and answers its purpose admirably. It is also used internally in infusion as an alterative and blood purifier.

e. The leaves of the Iyeza lezikali (Pelargonium-reniforme) when boiled yield a mucilage that is applied on and around wounds to protect them from flies which in this climate rapidly breed maggots in unhealthy sores.

f. The leaves of the Ubu-shwa (Venidium arctotoides) are used for callous ulcers after they have been scarified.

g. A paste of the leaves of I-dwara (Senecio latifolium) is used.

h. Um dambiso (Senecio concolor) also used in the form of a paste of the mashed leaves.