Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia helioscopia L.
Madwoman's Milk
Iroquois - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 41
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Euphorbia helioscopia L.
Scientific name: Euphorbia helioscopia L.
USDA symbol: EUHE2 (
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Common names: Madwoman's Milk
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant given to babies with stomachaches.
RECRD: 50040 id: 14597