Rosaceae Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.

Common Ninebark

Iroquois - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 349

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Scientific name: Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.
USDA symbol: PHOPO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Ninebark
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Poultice used when women swell after copulation; caused by bad medicine.

RECRD: 91237 id: 26791

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