Pteridaceae Adiantum pedatum L.

Northern Maidenhair

Iroquois - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Compound decoction of green roots taken for rheumatism.

RECRD: 80649 id: 1568

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