Aristolochiaceae Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia

Littlebrownjug

Catawba - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1937, Catawba Medicines and Curative Practices, Publications of the Philadelphia Anthropological Society 1:179-197, page 188

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Scientific name: Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia
USDA symbol: HEARA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Littlebrownjug
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Catawba
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Leaves used for severe pain in the heart from heart disease.

RECRD: 82470 id: 17145

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