Polygalaceae Polygala senega L.

Seneca Snakeroot

Chippewa - Drug, Hemostat

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1913, Chippewa Music-II, SI-BAE Bulletin #53, page 63, 64

View all documented uses for Polygala senega L.

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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: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hemostat
Notes: Compound infusion or decoction of root used on bleeding wounds.

RECRD: 91915 id: 28788

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