Euphorbiaceae Stillingia sylvatica ssp. sylvatica

Queensdelight

Seminole - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234

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Scientific name: Stillingia sylvatica ssp. sylvatica
USDA symbol: STSYS2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Queensdelight
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss.

RECRD: 61911 id: 38953

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