Equisetaceae Equisetum hyemale L.
Scouringrush Horsetail
Sanpoil - Drug, Adjuvant
Use documented by:
Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 218
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Equisetum hyemale L.
Scientific name: Equisetum hyemale L.
USDA symbol: EQHYA (
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Common names: Scouringrush Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Adjuvant
Notes: Used as a drinking tube for medicine and used for giving medicine to infants.
RECRD: 85494 id: 13404