Lamiaceae Collinsonia canadensis L.

Richweed

Iroquois - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 429

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Scientific name: Collinsonia canadensis L.
USDA symbol: COCA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Richweed
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of roots taken and used as foot, back and leg soak for rheumatism.

RECRD: 84293 id: 10459