Cyperaceae Eriophorum russeolum Fries ex Hartman

Red Cottongrass

Eskimo, Western - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 22

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Scientific name: Eriophorum russeolum Fries ex Hartman
USDA symbol: ERRU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Cottongrass
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: 'Cotton' from plant put in corner of eye to absorb fluid from 'watery eyes.'

RECRD: 85859 id: 14202

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