Amaranthaceae Iresine diffusa Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Juba's Bush

Houma - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

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 66

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Scientific name: Iresine diffusa Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
USDA symbol: IRDI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Juba's Bush
Family: Amaranthaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Syrup of leaves and stems taken for whooping cough.

RECRD: 87838 id: 18011

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