Berberidaceae Podophyllum peltatum L.

Mayapple

Iroquois - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 330

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Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum L.
USDA symbol: POPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mayapple
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Seeds and pulp of fruit placed in cut of atrophied shoulder muscle of horse.

RECRD: 91881 id: 28699

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