Rosaceae Spiraea tomentosa L.

Steeplebush

Mohegan - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 266

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Scientific name: Spiraea tomentosa L.
USDA symbol: SPTO2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Steeplebush
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for dysentery.

RECRD: 95684 id: 38755

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