Onagraceae Ludwigia bonariensis (M. Micheli) Hara
Carolina Primrosewillow
Hawaiian - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 48
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Ludwigia bonariensis (M. Micheli) Hara
Scientific name: Ludwigia bonariensis (M. Micheli) Hara
USDA symbol: LUBO (
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Common names: Carolina Primrosewillow
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of pounded whole plants and other plants strained and taken to purify the blood.
RECRD: 8198 id: 21286