Equisetaceae Equisetum hyemale var. affine (Engelm.) A.A. Eat.

Scouringrush Horsetail

Iroquois - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 262

View all documented uses for Equisetum hyemale var. affine (Engelm.) A.A. Eat.

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Scientific name: Equisetum hyemale var. affine (Engelm.) A.A. Eat.
USDA symbol: EQHYA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Scouringrush Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of whole plant used as an eyewash for white spot on the eye.

RECRD: 85477 id: 13415

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