Rosaceae Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.
Bowman's Root
Iroquois - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 350
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Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.
Scientific name: Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.
USDA symbol: POTR11 (
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Common names: Bowman's Root
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for grippe.
RECRD: 86754 id: 29759