Anacardiaceae Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze

Eastern Poison Ivy

Houma - Drug, Tonic

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 59

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Scientific name: Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze
USDA symbol: TORAR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Poison Ivy
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken as a tonic and 'rejuvenator.'

RECRD: 93546 id: 40478

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