Lycopodiaceae Lycopodium complanatum L.

Groundcedar

Iroquois - Drug, Reproductive Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 263

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Scientific name: Lycopodium complanatum L.
USDA symbol: LYCO3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Groundcedar
Family: Lycopodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Reproductive Aid
Notes: Compound decoction taken to induce pregnancy.

RECRD: 89252 id: 21504