Rosaceae Rosa virginiana P. Mill.

Virginia Rose

Ojibwa, South - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 201

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Scientific name: Rosa virginiana P. Mill.
USDA symbol: ROVIV2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Virginia Rose
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa, South
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of root used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 93828 id: 34200