Poaceae Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P.

Bushy Bluestem

Rappahannock - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 28

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Scientific name: Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P.
USDA symbol: ANGLG2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bushy Bluestem
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for the itch and applied to ivy poisoning.

RECRD: 81139 id: 3309

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