Campanulaceae Lobelia cardinalis L.

Cardinalflower

Iroquois - Drug, Love Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 453

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Decoction of plants or infusion of roots used as a wash for love medicine.

RECRD: 88899 id: 20652

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