Cyperaceae Eleocharis geniculata (L.) Roemer & J.A. Schultes

Canada Spikesedge

Seminole - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 210

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Scientific name: Eleocharis geniculata (L.) Roemer & J.A. Schultes
USDA symbol: ELGE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canada Spikesedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken as an emetic for rainbow sickness: fever, stiff neck and backache.

RECRD: 61802 id: 13011

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