Polygalaceae Polygala senega L.

Seneca Snakeroot

Blackfoot - Drug, Respiratory Aid

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 42

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Scientific name: Polygala senega L.
USDA symbol: POSE3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Seneca Snakeroot
Family: Polygalaceae
Family (APG): Polygalaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots used for respiratory diseases.

RECRD: 60673 id: 28772

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