Portulacaceae Portulaca oleracea L.

Little Hogweed

Iroquois - Drug, Burn Dressing

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 318

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Scientific name: Portulaca oleracea L.
USDA symbol: POOL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Little Hogweed
Family: Portulacaceae
Family (APG): Portulacaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Poultice of mashed plant used on burns.

RECRD: 92263 id: 29770

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