Araliaceae Panax quinquefolius L.

American Ginseng

Iroquois - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 395

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Scientific name: Panax quinquefolius L.
USDA symbol: PAQU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Ginseng
Family: Araliaceae
Family (APG): Araliaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Compound infusion of roots taken as a blood remedy.

RECRD: 90771 id: 25364

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