Menispermaceae Menispermum canadense L.

Common Moonseed

Cherokee - Drug, Stimulant

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 54

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Scientific name: Menispermum canadense L.
USDA symbol: MECA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Moonseed
Family: Menispermaceae
Family (APG): Menispermaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Stimulant
Notes: Taken by 'weakly females.'

RECRD: 89537 id: 22581

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