Acalypha Indica acal.

A weed found in India, belonging to the Euphorbiaceæ. A tincture is prepared from the fresh plant.

▶ Severe fit of dry cough, followed by spitting of blood.

This symptom, doubtless a clinical observation, enabled Dr. Holcomb, of New Orleans, to cure a most obstinate case of hæmoptysis, after other means had failed.