Fabaceae Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers.

Fishpoison

Seminole - Drug, Hemostat

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 304

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Scientific name: Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: TEANA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fishpoison
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hemostat
Notes: Decoction of plant used for nose bleeds.

RECRD: 62194 id: 39614

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