Ulmaceae Ulmus americana L.

American Elm

Houma - Drug, Antidiarrheal

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 56

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Scientific name: Ulmus americana L.
USDA symbol: ULAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Elm
Family: Ulmaceae
Family (APG): Cannabaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Compound decoction of bark taken for dysentery.

RECRD: 96574 id: 41442

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