Polygonaceae Polygonum arenastrum Jord. ex Boreau

Ovalleaf Knotweed

Iroquois - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 314

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Scientific name: Polygonum arenastrum Jord. ex Boreau
USDA symbol: POAR11 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Ovalleaf Knotweed
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Decoction of whole plant used for lame back.

RECRD: 92020 id: 28882

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