Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus L.
Common Sowthistle
Houma - Drug, Pediatric 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 64
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Sonchus oleraceus L.
Scientific name: Sonchus oleraceus L.
USDA symbol: SOOL (
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Common names: Common Sowthistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant given to children for teething.
RECRD: 95594 id: 38511