Cucurbitaceae Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

Bottle Gourd

Cherokee - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 37

View all documented uses for Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

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Scientific name: Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.
USDA symbol: LASI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bottle Gourd
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Family (APG): Cucurbitaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of soaked seeds used for boils.

RECRD: 88413 id: 19406

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