Convolvulaceae Ipomoea sp.

Uwala

Hawaiian - Drug, Sedative

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 35

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Scientific name: Ipomoea sp.
Common names: Uwala
Family: Convolvulaceae
Family (APG): Convolvulaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Sedative
Notes: Tubers and other plants pounded, resulting liquid strained and taken for lack of sleep.

RECRD: 8354 id: 17911

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