Equisetaceae Equisetum palustre L.

Marsh Horsetail

Ojibwa - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 231

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Scientific name: Equisetum palustre L.
USDA symbol: EQPA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Marsh Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Decoction of plants taken for sick stomach, bowels or for constipation.

RECRD: 85500 id: 13471

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