Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.

Bloodroot

Mohegan - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 264

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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 plant used as a blood medicine.

RECRD: 94827 id: 37032

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