Loganiaceae Spigelia anthelmia L.

West Indian Pinkroot

Creek - Drug, Anthelmintic

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 669

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Scientific name: Spigelia anthelmia L.
USDA symbol: SPAN4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: West Indian Pinkroot
Family: Loganiaceae
Family (APG): Gelsemiaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Plant considered a 'well-known remedy' for children with worms.

RECRD: 95658 id: 38705

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