Osmundaceae Osmunda regalis L.
Royal Fern
Iroquois - Drug, Kidney 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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Osmunda regalis L.
Scientific name: Osmunda regalis L.
USDA symbol: OSRES (
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Common names: Royal Fern
Family: Osmundaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Decoction taken by women for cold in kidneys.
RECRD: 90639 id: 25101