Araceae Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex Nutt.

Skunk Cabbage

Iroquois - Other, Soap

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 277

View all documented uses for Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex Nutt.

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Scientific name: Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex Nutt.
USDA symbol: SYFO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Skunk Cabbage
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Soap
Notes: Infusion of powdered root used as wash to 'cure strong smell under your arm.'

RECRD: 95864 id: 39243

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