Convolvulaceae Ipomoea sp.

Uwala

Hawaiian - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 35

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Scientific name: Ipomoea sp.
Common names: Uwala
Family: Convolvulaceae
Family (APG): Convolvulaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Tubers and other plants pounded, resulting liquid strained and taken for constipation.

RECRD: 8353 id: 17906

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