Clusiaceae Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides

St. Andrew's Cross

Houma - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55

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Scientific name: Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides
USDA symbol: HYHYH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: St. Andrew's Cross
Family: Clusiaceae
Family (APG): Hypericaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of root taken, especially in childbirth, for severe pain.

RECRD: 82713 id: 17656

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