Ranunculaceae Ranunculus acris L.

Tall Buttercup

Montagnais - Drug, Analgesic

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: Ranunculus acris L.
USDA symbol: RAACA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Tall Buttercup
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Montagnais
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Crushed leaves inhaled for headaches.

RECRD: 93281 id: 32658

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