Poaceae Paspalidium geminatum var. paludivagum (A.S. Hitchc. & Chase) Gould

Egyptian Panicum

Seminole - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 239

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Scientific name: Paspalidium geminatum var. paludivagum (A.S. Hitchc. & Chase) Gould
USDA symbol: PAGEP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Egyptian Panicum
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of whole plant taken and used as a body steam for snake sickness: itchy skin.

RECRD: 61951 id: 25567

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