Pteridaceae Adiantum pedatum L.

Northern Maidenhair

Menominee - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131

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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: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Compound decoction of root used for dysentery.

RECRD: 80666 id: 1588

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