Ranunculaceae Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.

Western Columbine

Shoshoni - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 37

View all documented uses for Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.

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Scientific name: Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
USDA symbol: AQFO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Compound decoction of root taken to induce vomiting.

RECRD: 81515 id: 3936

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