id,species,species_label,tribe,tribe_label,source,source_label,pageno,use_category,use_category_label,use_subcategory,use_subcategory_label,notes,rawsource
2855,198,Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of root taken for menstrual troubles.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
3311,242,Andropogon sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of plant taken by pregnant women to strengthen both mother and child.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
3312,242,Andropogon sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of plant taken by pregnant women to strengthen both mother and child.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
3712,291,Apium graveolens L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Compound decoction of plant with whiskey taken for tuberculosis.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
5924,417,Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,3,Kidney Aid,Decoction of root taken to stimulate the kidneys and 'renew strength.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
5925,417,Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,90,Stimulant,Decoction of roots taken to stimulate the kidneys and 'renew strength.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
5926,417,Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Stalks hollowed and used as blowguns.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
5927,417,Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Young shoots used to make arrow shafts.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
5934,418,Arundinaria gigantea ssp. tecta (Walt.) McClure,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,3,Kidney Aid,Decoction of root taken to stimulate the kidneys and 'renew strength.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
5935,418,Arundinaria gigantea ssp. tecta (Walt.) McClure,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,90,Stimulant,Decoction of roots taken to stimulate the kidneys and 'renew strength.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
5936,418,Arundinaria gigantea ssp. tecta (Walt.) McClure,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Stalks hollowed and used as blowguns.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
5937,418,Arundinaria gigantea ssp. tecta (Walt.) McClure,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Young shoots used to make arrow shafts.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
7047,569,Berchemia scandens (Hill) K. Koch,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,142,Reproductive Aid,Decoction of leaf and bark taken for 'impotency in male or female.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
7048,569,Berchemia scandens (Hill) K. Koch,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,142,Reproductive Aid,Decoction of leaves and bark taken by males or females for impotency.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
7049,569,Berchemia scandens (Hill) K. Koch,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,3,Other,57,Fasteners,Stems used to fasten dugout canoes to the shore and for general fastening purposes.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
7363,591,Bignonia capreolata L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Infusion of mashed root used as a gargle for diphtheria.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
8770,823,Celtis laevigata Willd.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of bark taken for sore throat.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
8771,823,Celtis laevigata Willd.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Compound decoction of bark with powdered shells taken for venereal disease.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
8797,824,Celtis occidentalis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of bark taken for sore throat.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
8798,824,Celtis occidentalis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Compound decoction of bark with powdered shells taken for venereal disease.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
9205,874,Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small,96,Houma,49,speck41,"65, 66",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Milk from stem rubbed on skin for itching and eczema.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65, 66"
9206,874,Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small,96,Houma,49,speck41,"65, 66",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of crushed leaves applied to bad sores.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65, 66"
9207,874,Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Cool decoction of plant in milk given to babies for sickness from bad milk.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
9208,874,Chamaesyce nutans (Lag.) Small,96,Houma,49,speck41,"65, 66",2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Cool decoction of plant in milk given to babies for sickness from bad milk.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65, 66"
9439,895,Chenopodium ambrosioides L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Poultice of crushed leaves applied for headaches.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
9440,895,Chenopodium ambrosioides L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,16,Anthelmintic,Decoction of leaves in milk given to children for worms.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
9441,895,Chenopodium ambrosioides L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of leaves in milk given to children for worms.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
9958,960,Cirsium horridulum Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Infusion of leaves and root in whiskey recognized as a strong astringent.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
9959,960,Cirsium horridulum Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,139,Expectorant,Infusion of leaf and root in whiskey taken to clear phlegm from lungs and throat.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
9960,960,Cirsium horridulum Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Infusion of leaves and root in whiskey taken to clear throat and lungs of phlegm.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
9961,960,Cirsium horridulum Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,57,1,Food,,,"Tender, white hearts eaten raw.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 57"
10423,1037,Cocculus carolinus (L.) DC.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Root used to make a drink taken as a blood clarifier.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
10606,1069,Conyza canadensis var. canadensis,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Hot infusion of root taken for leucorrhea.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
10889,1093,Cornus florida L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of root or bark scrapings taken for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
10890,1093,Cornus florida L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Decoction of root or bark scrapings taken for malaria.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
10896,1094,Cornus foemina P. Mill.,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of root or bark scrapings taken for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
10897,1094,Cornus foemina P. Mill.,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Decoction of root or bark scrapings taken for malaria.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
12428,1282,Desmodium paniculatum (L.) DC.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Infusion of roots in whiskey taken for weakness or cramps.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
12429,1282,Desmodium paniculatum (L.) DC.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,90,Stimulant,Infusion of root in whiskey taken for weakness or cramps.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
13783,1480,Erigeron philadelphicus L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,62,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of root taken for 'menstruation troubles.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62"
14572,1584,Eupatorium serotinum Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of flowers taken for typhoid fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
14573,1584,Eupatorium serotinum Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Decoction of flowers taken for typhoid fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
14799,1625,Forestiera acuminata (Michx.) Poir.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Decoction of roots and bark taken as a 'health beverage.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
15540,1693,Gamochaeta purpurea (L.) Cabrera,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Decoction of dried plant taken for colds.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
15541,1693,Gamochaeta purpurea (L.) Cabrera,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Decoction of dried plant taken for grippe.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
16087,1762,Gonolobus sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,103,Antiemetic,Infusion of root taken for 'sick stomach.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
17654,1964,Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,"Decoction of root taken, especially in childbirth, for severe pain.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
17655,1964,Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of scraped roots and bark taken for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
17656,1964,Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,"Decoction of root taken, especially in childbirth, for severe pain.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
17657,1964,Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Bark used to pack aching tooth.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
17900,1993,Ipomoea sagittata Poir.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"62, 63",2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Decoction of root taken to remove poison from the blood or heart.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62, 63"
17901,1993,Ipomoea sagittata Poir.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"62, 63",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of boiled leaves applied to swellings.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62, 63"
17902,1993,Ipomoea sagittata Poir.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"62, 63",2,Drug,104,Heart Medicine,Hot decoction of roots taken to 'take poison out of the blood or heart.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62, 63"
17903,1993,Ipomoea sagittata Poir.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"62, 63",2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Leaf chewed and juice swallowed or poultice of chewed leaves used on snakebite.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62, 63"
18011,2006,Iresine diffusa Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.,96,Houma,49,speck41,66,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Syrup of leaves and stems taken for whooping cough.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 66"
18277,2034,Juglans nigra L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,66,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Infusion of nut shells used as a wash for 'the itch.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 66"
18278,2034,Juglans nigra L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,66,2,Drug,184,Hypotensive,Decoction of mashed leaves taken for relief from 'blood pressure.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 66"
19423,2090,Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,62,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Poultice of crushed leaves applied to the forehead for headaches.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62"
19424,2090,Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,62,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,"Used for water dippers, cups and bowls.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62"
19425,2090,Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,62,3,Other,146,Musical Instrument,Used for drums and rattles.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62"
19456,2093,Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of plant taken for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
19943,2141,Lepidium virginicum L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Compound decoction of plant with whiskey taken for tuberculosis.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
20460,2210,Liquidambar styraciflua L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"61, 62",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of root applied to skin sores thought to be caused by worms.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61, 62"
20461,2210,Liquidambar styraciflua L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"61, 62",2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Decoction of Spanish moss from this tree taken as a diaphoretic for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61, 62"
20462,2210,Liquidambar styraciflua L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"61, 62",2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of Spanish moss from this tree taken as a diaphoretic for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61, 62"
21818,2369,Magnolia virginiana L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Decoction of leaves and twigs taken to warm the blood.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
21819,2369,Magnolia virginiana L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Decoction of leaves and twigs taken for colds.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
21820,2369,Magnolia virginiana L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of leaves and twigs taken for chills.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
22575,2438,Melothria pendula L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Poultice of pulverized leaves and gunpowder applied to moccasin bite.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
23171,2501,Modiola caroliniana (L.) G. Don,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Compound infusion gargled and decoction taken for sore throat or diphtheria.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
23172,2501,Modiola caroliniana (L.) G. Don,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Compound infusion gargled and decoction taken for tonsillitis or sore throat.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
23434,2524,Morella caroliniensis (P. Mill.) Small,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,3,Other,145,Lighting,Berries boiled and wax used to make candles.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
23438,2525,Morella cerifera (L.) Small,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,16,Anthelmintic,Decoction of leaves taken as a vermifuge.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
23439,2525,Morella cerifera (L.) Small,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,3,Other,145,Lighting,Berries boiled and wax used to make candles.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
24194,2604,Nyssa sylvatica Marsh.,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,16,Anthelmintic,Decoction of root or bark taken for worms.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
25359,2733,Panax quinquefolius L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,103,Antiemetic,Decoction of root taken for vomiting.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
25360,2733,Panax quinquefolius L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,92,Antirheumatic (Internal),Decoction of root with whiskey taken for rheumatism.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
25539,2757,Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Hot decoction of stems and leaves applied to reduce swellings.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
25540,2757,Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of crushed leaves and vinegar applied to wounds.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
25541,2757,Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Poultice of crushed leaves and vinegar applied for lockjaw.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
25583,2763,Passiflora incarnata L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Infusion of roots taken as a blood tonic.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
26534,2896,Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston,96,Houma,49,speck41,58,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of plant taken for debility and paralytic weakness.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58"
26535,2896,Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston,96,Houma,49,speck41,58,2,Drug,20,Panacea,"Decoction of plant said to be good for sickness in general, a panacea.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58"
26642,2905,Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,"Decoction of plant used as a wash to make weak, lazy babies walk.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
26643,2905,Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Decoction of plant used as a wash to make weak, lazy babies walk.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
28369,2998,Plantago cordata Lam.,96,Houma,49,speck41,62,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,"Poultice of raw leaves and grease or oil used on cuts, sores, burns and boils.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62"
28370,2998,Plantago cordata Lam.,96,Houma,49,speck41,62,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of raw leaves and oil or grease used on cuts, sores, burns and boils.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62"
28610,3021,Pleopeltis polypodioides ssp. polypodioides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Decoction of fronds taken for headaches.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
28611,3021,Pleopeltis polypodioides ssp. polypodioides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Cold decoction of fronds used as a wash for babies' sore mouth or thrush.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
28612,3021,Pleopeltis polypodioides ssp. polypodioides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Decoction of fronds used for bleeding gums.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
28613,3021,Pleopeltis polypodioides ssp. polypodioides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Cold decoction of fronds used as a wash for babies' sore mouth or thrush.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
28614,3021,Pleopeltis polypodioides ssp. polypodioides,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,192,Vertigo Medicine,Decoction of fronds taken for dizziness.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
28657,3026,Pluchea sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of dried plant taken for fevers.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
28658,3026,Pluchea sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,74,Hemorrhoid Remedy,Decoction of dried plant taken for piles.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
28964,3070,Polygonum punctatum Ell.,96,Houma,49,speck41,58,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Decoction of roots taken for pains and swellings in the legs and joints.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58"
28965,3070,Polygonum punctatum Ell.,96,Houma,49,speck41,58,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of root taken for pains and swellings in the legs and joints.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58"
28973,3074,Polymnia canadensis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,63,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of crushed leaves applied to swellings.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 63"
31891,3253,Quercus alba L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Crushed root mixed with whiskey and used as liniment on rheumatic parts.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
32317,3278,Quercus pagoda Raf.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Compound decoction of bark taken for dysentery.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
32318,3278,Quercus pagoda Raf.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Strong decoction of root or bark applied to swollen joints.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
32319,3278,Quercus pagoda Raf.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of bark and roots taken for sore throat or hoarseness.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
32320,3278,Quercus pagoda Raf.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,69,Tonic,Decoction of bark and root taken as a tonic for 'run-down health.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
32559,3294,Quercus virginiana P. Mill.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Decoction of bark taken for dysentery.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
32560,3294,Quercus virginiana P. Mill.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,5,Dye,136,Red,Roots and bark boiled to make a red basket dye.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
35468,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"56, 57",2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Decoction of white root used to regulate menstruation.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57"
35469,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"56, 57",2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of red root taken for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57"
35470,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"56, 57",2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Decoction of plant taken for intestinal disorders.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57"
35471,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"56, 57",2,Drug,81,Liver Aid,Decoction of plant taken for liver trouble.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57"
35472,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"56, 57",2,Drug,81,Liver Aid,Infusion of yellow root in gin taken for jaundice.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57"
35473,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,5,Dye,,,Roots used to make a dye for cane and palmetto splints in baskets.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
35534,3502,Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"55, 56",2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,"Crushed, small root juice rubbed into sore eyes as a counterirritant.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55, 56"
35535,3502,Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"55, 56",2,Drug,184,Hypotensive,Decoction of dried root taken for high blood pressure.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55, 56"
35536,3502,Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"55, 56",2,Drug,3,Kidney Aid,Decoction of root taken for kidney trouble.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55, 56"
35537,3502,Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers.,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,2,Drug,90,Stimulant,Decoction of dried root taken for 'swimming in head.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
35538,3502,Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers.,96,Houma,49,speck41,55,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,Fresh root slices baked and eaten as bread.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55"
35707,3523,Salix caroliniana Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Decoction of roots and bark taken for 'feebleness' due to thin blood.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
35708,3523,Salix caroliniana Michx.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of roots and bark taken for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36003,3542,Salix nigra Marsh.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Decoction of roots and bark taken for 'feebleness' due to thin blood.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36004,3542,Salix nigra Marsh.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of roots and bark taken for fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36510,3565,Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Decoction of bark used as a wash for pain.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36511,3565,Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of bark used as a wash for swelling.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36512,3565,Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,69,Tonic,Wine made from berries taken as a tonic.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36513,3565,Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Stalks formerly used for blowguns.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36685,3566,Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Decoction of bark used as a wash for pain.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36686,3566,Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of bark used as a wash for swelling.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36687,3566,Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,69,Tonic,Wine made from berries taken as a tonic.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
36688,3566,Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Stalks formerly used for blowguns.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
37070,3575,Sanicula canadensis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,104,Heart Medicine,Hot decoction of root taken for heart trouble.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
37239,3589,Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Decoction of fresh or dried root taken for measles and scarlet fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
37543,3614,Scirpus sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of plant used as a wash for weak legs.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
37544,3614,Scirpus sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Decoction of plant given to nervous, fretful, crying children.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
37545,3614,Scirpus sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,15,Sedative,"Decoction of plant given to nervous, fretful, crying children.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
37546,3614,Scirpus sp.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,4,Fiber,93,Brushes & Brooms,Plants dried and used to make brooms.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
37728,3653,Senna tora (L.) Roxb.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Compound decoction of root taken for typhoid.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
37730,3654,Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Scraped 'knees' or inner bark mixed with whiskey and taken as a blood purifier.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
37731,3654,Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,81,Liver Aid,Infusion of inner bark in whiskey taken for jaundice and to purify the blood.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
38170,3707,Smilax bona-nox L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"58, 59",2,Drug,80,Urinary Aid,Decoction of root taken for urinary disturbances.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58, 59"
38171,3707,Smilax bona-nox L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,58,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,"Tuberous roots dried, ground into flour and used to make bread.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58"
38211,3711,Smilax laurifolia L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,"58, 59",2,Drug,80,Urinary Aid,Decoction of root taken for urinary disturbances.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58, 59"
38212,3711,Smilax laurifolia L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,58,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,"Tuberous roots dried, ground into flour and used to make bread.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58"
38314,3724,Solanum nigrum L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,16,Anthelmintic,Decoction of root given to babies for worms.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
38315,3724,Solanum nigrum L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of crushed, green leaves and grease applied to sores.","Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
38316,3724,Solanum nigrum L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of root given to babies for worms.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
38435,3739,Solidago nemoralis Ait.,96,Houma,49,speck41,66,2,Drug,81,Liver Aid,Decoction of root taken for 'yellow jaundice.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 66"
38509,3755,Sonchus oleraceus L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Infusion of plant taken to 'make tardy menstruation come.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
38510,3755,Sonchus oleraceus L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Infusion of whole plant taken to 'correct looseness of bowels.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
38511,3755,Sonchus oleraceus L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Infusion of plant given to children for teething.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
38512,3755,Sonchus oleraceus L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Infusion of plant given to children for teething.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
38513,3755,Sonchus oleraceus L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,64,1,Food,50,Fodder,Plants used for hog feed.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64"
38995,3841,Strophostyles helvula (L.) Ell.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Compound decoction of bean taken for typhoid.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
40398,3963,Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,59,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of moss taken for chills and fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59"
40399,3963,Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,59,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Dried fibers twisted and used for cordage.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59"
40400,3963,Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,59,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding",Dried fibers twisted and used to make floor mats.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59"
40478,3974,Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze,96,Houma,49,speck41,59,2,Drug,69,Tonic,Decoction of leaves taken as a tonic and 'rejuvenator.',"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59"
41228,4049,Typha latifolia L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of stalks taken for whooping cough.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
41442,4051,Ulmus americana L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,56,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Compound decoction of bark taken for dysentery.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56"
42887,4111,Verbena officinalis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,3,Kidney Aid,Decoction of root taken for kidney and liver trouble.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
42888,4111,Verbena officinalis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,65,2,Drug,81,Liver Aid,Decoction of roots taken for kidney and liver trouble.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65"
43652,4211,Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray,96,Houma,49,speck41,60,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of root taken for high fever.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60"
44357,4242,Zanthoxylum clava-herculis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Salve of grated root mixed with whiskey rubbed on swollen limbs.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"
44358,4242,Zanthoxylum clava-herculis L.,96,Houma,49,speck41,61,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Poultice of grated root and bark applied to aching teeth.,"Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61"