Equisetaceae Equisetum hyemale L.

Scouringrush Horsetail

Cree - Drug, Abortifacient

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 16

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Scientific name: Equisetum hyemale L.
USDA symbol: EQHYA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Scouringrush Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Cree
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Decoction of plant and two unknown roots used to correct menstrual irregularities.

RECRD: 60518 id: 13354

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