Polypodiaceae Polypodium virginianum L.

Rock Polypody

Malecite - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 252

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Scientific name: Polypodium virginianum L.
USDA symbol: POVI7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rock Polypody
Family: Polypodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Infusion of pounded roots used for pleurisy.

RECRD: 44118 id: 29036

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