Campanulaceae Clermontia arborescens (Mann) Hbd.
'oha Wai Nui
Hawaiian - Drug, Respiratory Aid
Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 30
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Clermontia arborescens (Mann) Hbd.
Scientific name: Clermontia arborescens (Mann) Hbd.
USDA symbol: CLARA (
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Common names: 'oha Wai Nui
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Fruits with other plants pounded, squeezed and the resulting liquid taken for asthma.
RECRD: 8106 id: 10353