Melastomataceae Rhexia virginica L.

Handsome Harry

Montagnais - Drug, Throat 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 314

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Scientific name: Rhexia virginica L.
USDA symbol: RHVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Handsome Harry
Family: Melastomataceae
Family (APG): Melastomataceae
Native American Tribe: Montagnais
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: 'Brew' from leaves and stems used for cleaning the throat.

RECRD: 93418 id: 32816

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