Asteraceae Liatris sp.
Deer's Potato
Creek - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
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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Liatris sp.
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 (Internal)
Notes: Simple or compound infusion of root taken for affected rheumatic part.
RECRD: 88672 id: 20160