Sterculiaceae Waltheria indica L.

Uhaloa

Hawaiian - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 37

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Scientific name: Waltheria indica L.
USDA symbol: WAIN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Uhaloa
Family: Sterculiaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Buds chewed by the mother and given to infants as a laxative.

RECRD: 8126 id: 43538

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