Dryopteridaceae Diplazium meyenianum K. Presl

Meyen's Twinsorus Fern

Hawaiian - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 44

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Scientific name: Diplazium meyenianum K. Presl
USDA symbol: DIME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Meyen's Twinsorus Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Young shoots powdered, mixed with milk and nuts and applied to boils.

RECRD: 8175 id: 12586