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Cyperus laevigatus L.
Smooth Flatsedge
USDA CYLA2
Hawaiian Drug, Cold Remedy
Stalks crushed into fine particles and used as a snuff for hard head colds.
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 9
Cyperus laevigatus L.
Smooth Flatsedge
USDA CYLA2
Hawaiian Drug, Dermatological Aid
Stalks crushed into fine particles and used for deep cuts, boils, skin ulcers & other skin diseases.
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 9
Cyperus laevigatus L.
Smooth Flatsedge
USDA CYLA2
Hawaiian Drug, Strengthener
Flower and stalk ashes and kukui nut juice mixed and rubbed on the tongue for general debility.
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 9
Cyperus laevigatus L.
Smooth Flatsedge
USDA CYLA2
Hawaiian Drug, Venereal Aid
Stalks crushed into fine particles, mixed with water and clay and taken for penis burning disease.
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 9
Cyperus laevigatus L.
Smooth Flatsedge
USDA CYLA2
Hawaiian Fiber, Cordage
Stem fibers woven into strings and ropes.
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 9
Cyperus laevigatus L.
Smooth Flatsedge
USDA CYLA2
Hawaiian Other, Tools
Stem fibers used to remove all impurities in liquids.
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 9