Saururaceae Saururus cernuus L.

Lizards Tail

Ojibwa - Drug, Panacea

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: Saururus cernuus L.
USDA symbol: SACE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Lizards Tail
Family: Saururaceae
Family (APG): Saururaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Infusion of pounded plants used as wash for general illnesses.

RECRD: 94985 id: 37319

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