Polypodiaceae Pleopeltis polypodioides ssp. polypodioides

Resurrection Fern

Houma - Drug, Oral 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 55

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Scientific name: Pleopeltis polypodioides ssp. polypodioides
USDA symbol: PLPOP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Resurrection Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Cold decoction of fronds used as a wash for babies' sore mouth or thrush.

RECRD: 92051 id: 28611

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