Cucurbitaceae Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.

Bottle Gourd

Houma - Drug, Analgesic

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

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: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of crushed leaves applied to the forehead for headaches.

RECRD: 88412 id: 19423

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