Poaceae Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P.
Bushy Bluestem
Rappahannock - Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy
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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Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P.
Scientific name: Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P.
USDA symbol: ANGLG2 (
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Common names: Bushy Bluestem
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hemorrhoid Remedy
Notes: Compound poultice with roots applied as salve for piles.
RECRD: 81140 id: 3310