Plantaginaceae Plantago major L.
Common Plantain
Carrier - Drug, Laxative
Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 86
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Plantago major L.
Scientific name: Plantago major L.
USDA symbol: PLMA2 (
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Common names: Common Plantain
Family: Plantaginaceae
Family (APG): Plantaginaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Decoction of plant taken as a laxative.
RECRD: 7124 id: 28396