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Ipomoea carnea

(Morning Glory)

Convolvulaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Used as a cathartic to purge the bowels and to cease postpartum bleeding. Used to treat dysentery and venereal diseases.

Comments: Related to sweet potatoes and water spinach food crops.

Garden Note: Not currently planted in the garden, 3/2011

 

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