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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Scientific name: Elymus canadensis L.
USDA symbol: ELCA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
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