Polygalaceae Polygala senega L.

Seneca Snakeroot

Ojibwa, South - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 199

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: Ojibwa, South
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for sore throat.

RECRD: 91925 id: 28805

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