Poaceae Elymus canadensis L.
Canada Wildrye
Iroquois - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 274
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Elymus canadensis L.
Scientific name: Elymus canadensis L.
USDA symbol: ELCA4 (
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Common names: Canada Wildrye
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Compound decoction of roots taken for the kidneys.
RECRD: 85322 id: 13033