Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.
Calamus
Menominee - Drug, Abortifacient
Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133
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Acorus calamus L.
Scientific name: Acorus calamus L.
USDA symbol: ACAM (
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Common names: Calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Family (APG): Acoraceae
Native American Tribe: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Compound decoction of root used for irregular periods.
RECRD: 80498 id: 1312