Gentianaceae Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. quinquefolia

Agueweed

Cherokee - Drug, Laxative

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 35

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Scientific name: Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. quinquefolia
USDA symbol: GEQUQ (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Agueweed
Family: Gentianaceae
Family (APG): Gentianaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Root used as a laxative.

RECRD: 86517 id: 15778

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