Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.

Calamus

Chippewa - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 340

View all documented uses for Acorus calamus L.

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Scientific name: Acorus calamus L.
USDA symbol: ACAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Family (APG): Acoraceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Decoction of root taken or snuff of pulverized root used for colds.

RECRD: 80454 id: 1216

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