Ranunculaceae Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb.

Threeleaf Goldthread

Ojibwa - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 383

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Scientific name: Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb.
USDA symbol: COTR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Threeleaf Goldthread
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Decoction of root used as a wash for sore mouth and to soothe mouth of teething baby.

RECRD: 84393 id: 10673

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