Smilacaceae Smilax laurifolia L.

Laurel Greenbrier

Houma - Drug, Urinary 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 58, 59

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Scientific name: Smilax laurifolia L.
USDA symbol: SMLA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Laurel Greenbrier
Family: Smilacaceae
Family (APG): Smilacaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Decoction of root taken for urinary disturbances.

RECRD: 95406 id: 38211

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