Araceae Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) Schott

Giant Taro

Hawaiian - Drug, Laxative

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: Laxative
Notes: Plant, other plants & water taken as a laxative & an appetizer for acute pain in stomach or bowels.

RECRD: 8033 id: 2682

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