Dryopteridaceae Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl

Western Swordfern

Swinomish - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 13

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Scientific name: Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl
USDA symbol: POMU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Swordfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Swinomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Raw plant chewed and eaten for sore throats or tonsillitis.

RECRD: 92100 id: 29149

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