Euphorbiaceae Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small
Eyebane
Houma - Drug, Pediatric Aid
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, 66
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Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small
Scientific name: Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small
USDA symbol: CHNU9 (
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Common names: Eyebane
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Cool decoction of plant in milk given to babies for sickness from bad milk.
RECRD: 86180 id: 9208