Polypodiaceae Polypodium glycyrrhiza D.C. Eat.

Licorice Fern

Nitinaht - Drug, Respiratory Aid

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 64

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Scientific name: Polypodium glycyrrhiza D.C. Eat.
USDA symbol: POGL8 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Licorice Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Licorice flavored rhizomes chewed and juice swallowed for sore chest.

RECRD: 47114 id: 29003

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