Liliaceae Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum

Feather Solomon's Seal

Cherokee - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 56

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Scientific name: Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum
USDA symbol: MARAR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Feather Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Cold infusion of root used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 95286 id: 22067

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