Convolvulaceae Ipomoea sagittata Poir.

Saltmarsh Morningglory

Houma - Drug, Heart Medicine

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 62, 63

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Scientific name: Ipomoea sagittata Poir.
USDA symbol: IPSA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Saltmarsh Morningglory
Family: Convolvulaceae
Family (APG): Convolvulaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Hot decoction of roots taken to 'take poison out of the blood or heart.'

RECRD: 87833 id: 17902

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