Araceae Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) Schott

Giant Taro

Hawaiian - Drug, Burn Dressing

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 17

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Scientific name: Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) Schott
USDA symbol: ALMA11 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Taro
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Plant made into a salve and used on burns.

RECRD: 8031 id: 2680

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