Campanulaceae Lobelia spicata Lam.
Palespike Lobelia
Iroquois - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 454
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Lobelia spicata Lam.
Scientific name: Lobelia spicata Lam.
USDA symbol: LOSPS4 (
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Common names: Palespike Lobelia
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of stalks used as wash for bad blood.
RECRD: 88950 id: 20711