Araliaceae Panax quinquefolius L.
American Ginseng
Iroquois - Drug, Respiratory Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 395
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Panax quinquefolius L.
Scientific name: Panax quinquefolius L.
USDA symbol: PAQU (
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Common names: American Ginseng
Family: Araliaceae
Family (APG): Araliaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Smashed root smoked for asthma.
RECRD: 90783 id: 25377