Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.

Bloodroot

Ojibwa - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 231

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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: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Plant used for stomach pain, fainting and trembling in fits.

RECRD: 94830 id: 37035

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