Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.

Calamus

Menominee - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130

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Scientific name: Acorus calamus L.
USDA symbol: ACAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Family (APG): Acoraceae
Native American Tribe: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Root chewed or decoction of root used as cold remedy.

RECRD: 80501 id: 1315

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