Euphorbiaceae Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.
Graceful Sandmat
Cherokee - Drug, Urinary Aid
Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 35
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Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.
Scientific name: Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.
USDA symbol: CHHY2 (
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Common names: Graceful Sandmat
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of bruised roots taken for yellow urine.
RECRD: 86171 id: 9177