Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn

Western Brackenfern

Montagnais - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 315

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Scientific name: Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Common names: Western Brackenfern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Montagnais
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Fronds used as a bed to strengthen babies' backs and old people.

RECRD: 92843 id: 31475

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