Asteraceae Silphium perfoliatum L.

Cup Plant

Iroquois - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 468

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Scientific name: Silphium perfoliatum L.
USDA symbol: SIPEP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cup Plant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Burned root soot placed on child's cheek to prevent them from seeing ghosts.

RECRD: 95227 id: 38028

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