Liliaceae Allium canadense L.

Meadow Garlic

Cherokee - Drug, Kidney 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 35

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Scientific name: Allium canadense L.
USDA symbol: ALCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Meadow Garlic
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Used for 'dropsy.'

RECRD: 80810 id: 2053

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