Liliaceae Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
King Solomon's Seal
Chippewa - Other, Incense & Fragrance
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 126
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Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
Scientific name: Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
USDA symbol: POBIC (
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Common names: King Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Incense & Fragrance
Notes: Root burned for the fragrance. When one burned it in a room before going to bed, it insured sound sleep and caused one to awaken refreshed, rested and feeling young, so it is said.
RECRD: 31928 id: 28825