Cyatheaceae Cibotium chamissoi Kaulfuss

Chamisso's Manfern

Hawaiian - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 43

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Scientific name: Cibotium chamissoi Kaulfuss
USDA symbol: CICH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Chamisso's Manfern
Family: Cyatheaceae
Family (APG): Dicksoniaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Very fine, downy hairs burned and the heat applied to hardened muscles and tired limbs.

RECRD: 8168 id: 9822

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