Fabaceae Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh
American Licorice
Sioux - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 35
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Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh
Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh
USDA symbol: GLLE3 (
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Common names: American Licorice
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Sioux
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots used for children with fever.
RECRD: 45290 id: 16075