Tillandsia usneoides
Pan-American epiphyte used in Gulf Coast, Caribbean, and South American folk medicine for diabetes, rheumatism, and hemorrhoids. Contains 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid (HMG). Historical use as surgical dressing. Houma tribe used for fever.
Chigger contamination from wild-harvested. Limited data.
Diabetes medications, statins (HMG content).
Chigger/insect exposure from wild material. GI upset.
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