Solanaceae Datura stramonium L.

Jimsonweed

Rappahannock - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 27

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Scientific name: Datura stramonium L.
USDA symbol: DAST (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Jimsonweed
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Compound poultice with crushed seeds rubbed on sore throat.

RECRD: 85009 id: 12121

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