Bignoniaceae Bignonia capreolata L.

Crossvine

Houma - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy

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 65

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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: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Infusion of mashed root used as a gargle for diphtheria.

RECRD: 83162 id: 7363

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