Liliaceae Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh

Hairy Solomon's Seal

Iroquois - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 285

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Scientific name: Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh
USDA symbol: POPU4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hairy Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of roots used to wash the eyes for snowblindness.

RECRD: 91948 id: 28841

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