Pteridaceae Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
Cherokee - Drug, Heart Medicine
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
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Adiantum pedatum L.
Scientific name: Adiantum pedatum L.
USDA symbol: ADPE (
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Common names: Northern Maidenhair
Family: Pteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Powdered leaves smoked for heart trouble.
RECRD: 80638 id: 1555