Alismataceae Alisma plantago-aquatica L.

American Waterplantain

Iroquois - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 272

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Split root used for lame back or kidneys and leaf infusion used as a runner's liniment.

RECRD: 80799 id: 2006

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