Saururaceae Saururus cernuus L.

Lizards Tail

Seminole - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 204

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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: Febrifuge
Notes: Plant used for fire sickness: fever and body aches.

RECRD: 61751 id: 37324

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