Solanaceae Solanum tuberosum L.

Irish Potato

Rappahannock - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 27

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Scientific name: Solanum tuberosum L.
USDA symbol: SOTU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Irish Potato
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Bruised tuber rubbed on warts.

RECRD: 95478 id: 38364

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