Aristolochiaceae Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia
Littlebrownjug
Rappahannock - Drug, Febrifuge
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 25
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Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia
Scientific name: Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia
USDA symbol: HEARA (
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Common names: Littlebrownjug
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for fever.
RECRD: 82472 id: 17147