Poaceae Sporobolus heterolepis (Gray) Gray

Prairie Dropseed

Ojibwa, South - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 200

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Scientific name: Sporobolus heterolepis (Gray) Gray
USDA symbol: SPHE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prairie Dropseed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa, South
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Decoction of root taken as an emetic 'to remove bile.'

RECRD: 95695 id: 38799

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