Rubiaceae Mitchella repens L.

Partridgeberry

Delaware - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 36

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Scientific name: Mitchella repens L.
USDA symbol: MIRE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Partridgeberry
Family: Rubiaceae
Family (APG): Rubiaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Hot infusion of roots or twigs used as a steam treatment for muscular swellings and stiff joints.

RECRD: 42743 id: 23102

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