Dryopteridaceae Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott

Christmas Fern

Cherokee - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 33

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Scientific name: Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
USDA symbol: POACA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Christmas Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Roots used in 'medicine rubbed on skin for rheumatism after scratching.'

RECRD: 92065 id: 29065

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