Alismataceae Alisma plantago-aquatica L.

American Waterplantain

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Panacea

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26

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Scientific name: Alisma plantago-aquatica L.
USDA symbol: ALPL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Waterplantain
Family: Alismataceae
Family (APG): Alismataceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Powdered stem base and many other herbs used for various ailments.

RECRD: 5315 id: 2002