Saururaceae Saururus cernuus L.

Lizards Tail

Seminole - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 286

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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: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Roots used for rheumatism.

RECRD: 62162 id: 37321