Asteraceae Solidago canadensis L.

Canada Goldenrod

Iroquois - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 461

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Scientific name: Solidago canadensis L.
USDA symbol: SOCAC3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canada Goldenrod
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of flowers taken as an emetic for too much gall.

RECRD: 95493 id: 38388