Clusiaceae Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides
St. Andrew's Cross
Houma - Drug, Toothache Remedy
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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Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides
Scientific name: Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides
USDA symbol: HYHYH (
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Common names: St. Andrew's Cross
Family: Clusiaceae
Family (APG): Hypericaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Bark used to pack aching tooth.
RECRD: 82714 id: 17657