Juncaceae Juncus tenuis Willd.

Poverty Rush

Iroquois - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 279

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Scientific name: Juncus tenuis Willd.
USDA symbol: JUTE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Poverty Rush
Family: Juncaceae
Family (APG): Juncaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction or infusion of plant taken by lacrosse players and runners to vomit.

RECRD: 87997 id: 18395

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