Karaka
Allen, The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica, 1874, Vol. V, p. 399
Coryuo-carpus ltevigatus,t 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.
Mind p. 400
Violent pain, lasting a week (soon).
Partial paralysis of limbs (soon).
When warm water was applied, he did not feel any warmth from it.
Footnotes
† Figured in Botanical Magazine, plate 4879.