Polygonaceae Polygonum bistortoides Pursh

American Bistort

Miwok - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 172

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Scientific name: Polygonum bistortoides Pursh
USDA symbol: POBI6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Bistort
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of root used on sores and boils.

RECRD: 20282 id: 28917

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