Rosaceae Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.

Bowman's Root

Iroquois - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 349

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Scientific name: Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.
USDA symbol: POTR11 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bowman's Root
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Compound decoction of leaves and switches taken for diarrhea.

RECRD: 86749 id: 29754

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