Vitaceae Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.
Virginia Creeper
Iroquois - Drug, Urinary Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 382
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.
Scientific name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.
USDA symbol: PAQU2 (
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Common names: Virginia Creeper
Family: Vitaceae
Family (APG): Vitaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Compound decoction of plants taken for difficult urination.
RECRD: 90863 id: 25546