Vitaceae Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

Virginia Creeper

Iroquois - Drug, Antidote

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 382

View all documented uses for Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

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Scientific name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.
USDA symbol: PAQU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Virginia Creeper
Family: Vitaceae
Family (APG): Vitaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidote
Notes: Compound decoction of twigs taken and used as wash to counteract poison sumac.

RECRD: 90859 id: 25542

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