Geraniaceae Geranium maculatum L.
Spotted Geranium
Iroquois - Drug, Oral Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 366
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Geranium maculatum L.
Scientific name: Geranium maculatum L.
USDA symbol: GEMA (
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Common names: Spotted Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae
Family (APG): Geraniaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Roots used several ways for sore mouth, trench mouth and chancre sores.
RECRD: 86556 id: 15825