Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.

Bloodroot

Mohegan - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 75, 132

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Scientific name: Sanguinaria canadensis L.
USDA symbol: SACA13 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bloodroot
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of inner bark of dried root taken as a blood purifier.

RECRD: 94826 id: 37031

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