Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.

Bloodroot

Ojibwa - Drug, Laxative

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: Laxative
Notes: Decoction of plants taken for sick stomach, bowels or for constipation.

RECRD: 94838 id: 37043

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