Lycopodiaceae Lycopodium clavatum L.

Running Clubmoss

Carrier, Southern - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 48

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Scientific name: Lycopodium clavatum L.
USDA symbol: LYCL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Running Clubmoss
Family: Lycopodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Carrier, Southern
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Moss inserted into the nose to cause bleeding for headaches.

RECRD: 89251 id: 21491

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