Campanulaceae Lobelia cardinalis L.

Cardinalflower

Cherokee - Drug, Analgesic

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 28

View all documented uses for Lobelia cardinalis L.

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Scientific name: Lobelia cardinalis L.
USDA symbol: LOCA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cardinalflower
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Compound given for pain and poultice of crushed leaves used for headache.

RECRD: 88880 id: 20632

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