Ranunculaceae Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb.

Threeleaf Goldthread

Penobscot - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 309

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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: Penobscot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Stems chewed for mouth sores and mouths irritated by tobacco smoking.

RECRD: 84395 id: 10677

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