Equisetaceae Equisetum hyemale L.

Scouringrush Horsetail

Sanpoil - Drug, Pediatric Aid

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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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: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Used as a drinking tube for medicine and used for giving medicine to infants.

RECRD: 85495 id: 13405

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