Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.
Calamus
Rappahannock - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 29
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Acorus calamus L.
Scientific name: Acorus calamus L.
USDA symbol: ACAM (
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Common names: Calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Family (APG): Acoraceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Chewed plant juice taken by older people for the stomach.
RECRD: 80553 id: 1381