In a message dated 12/7/98 2:55:45 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << The second known cause was a rarely-used spice. The paper said that the spice is most commonly used in India. Does anyone know what the name of this spice is? >> I believe there is a plant on Guam that when eaten over a period of time causes Parkinsonism. I do not remember about any thing in India causing it, however that doesn't make it not so. Regrds, WHH 55/38/37