When the oil is applied to the body, (over every part of which it is smeared, the gratified individual generally exposing himself to the influence of the sun while the unction is performing,) it is in its raw state ; but when intended for sauce, it is , on account of the peculiar rankness of its flavor, subjected to the following simple operation, whereby it is very considerably sweetened ; though not divested of a certain flavor by which its presence may always be detected. The oil is put into a deep vessel, either earthen or of metal, having some kind of lid, such as a flat, pan, &c. to retain the heat while the oil is preparing : when it boils, and crackles, one side of the lid is lifted, and a small quantity of cold water thrown in, the lid being shut down as quickly as possible, lest the oil, which flies im-mediately when touched by the water, should scald the operator. This is repeated three or four times, at short intervals, and the oil is thus nearly divested of its unpleasant and acrimonious flavor. Both sexes anoint their bodies with the oil of sesanum, commonly called by Europeans ' mosaul oil,' from its being invariably used by the mosaulchies to feed the flames of their links, or mosauls: by the natives it is designated kurwah-tale, or 'bitter oil.' In some instances, we see turmenc mixed with it, for the purpose of excitement to perspiration ! this absurd practice is not very general, but one