Rosaceae Agrimonia parviflora Ait.
Harvestlice
Cherokee - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 22
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Agrimonia parviflora Ait.
Scientific name: Agrimonia parviflora Ait.
USDA symbol: AGPA6 (
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Common names: Harvestlice
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of root given to satisfy children's hunger.
RECRD: 80772 id: 1940