Orchidaceae Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.

Large Roundleaved Orchid

Iroquois - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 289

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Scientific name: Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.
USDA symbol: PLOR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Large Roundleaved Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae
Family (APG): Orchidaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied to sores caused by scrofula and cuts.

RECRD: 87042 id: 28550

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