Hydrocharitaceae Elodea canadensis Michx.

Canadian Waterweed

Iroquois - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 66

View all documented uses for Elodea canadensis Michx.

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Scientific name: Elodea canadensis Michx.
USDA symbol: ELCA7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Waterweed
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Family (APG): Hydrocharitaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of plant taken as a strong emetic.

RECRD: 50081 id: 13030

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