Asteraceae Liatris sp.

Deer's Potato

Creek - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 660

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Scientific name: Liatris sp.
Common names: Deer's Potato
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Simple or compound infusion of root rubbed on affected rheumatic part.

RECRD: 88671 id: 20159

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