Campanulaceae Lobelia spicata Lam.

Palespike Lobelia

Iroquois - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 454

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Scientific name: Lobelia spicata Lam.
USDA symbol: LOSPS4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Palespike Lobelia
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of plants taken as an emetic for the lovelorn.

RECRD: 88952 id: 20713

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