Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium oahuense (Meyen) Aellen

Alaweo

Hawaiian - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 20

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Scientific name: Chenopodium oahuense (Meyen) Aellen
USDA symbol: CHOA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Alaweo
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Buds chewed by children with general weakness.

RECRD: 8063 id: 9543

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