Bignoniaceae Bignonia capreolata L.

Crossvine

Choctaw - Drug, Kidney Aid

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 57

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Scientific name: Bignonia capreolata L.
USDA symbol: BICA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Crossvine
Family: Bignoniaceae
Family (APG): Bignoniaceae
Native American Tribe: Choctaw
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Decoction of mashed bark used as a steambath for dropsy.

RECRD: 83161 id: 7361

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