Pteridaceae Adiantum pedatum L.

Northern Maidenhair

Hesquiat - Drug, Respiratory Aid

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 29

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Scientific name: Adiantum pedatum L.
USDA symbol: ADPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Northern Maidenhair
Family: Pteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Infusion of dried fronds burned to ashes, mixed with unknown and taken for shortness of breath.

RECRD: 492 id: 1563

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