Osmundaceae Osmunda regalis L.

Royal Fern

Iroquois - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 260

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Scientific name: Osmunda regalis L.
USDA symbol: OSRES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Royal Fern
Family: Osmundaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction taken by women for strong menses.

RECRD: 90637 id: 25099

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