Thelypteridaceae Thelypteris palustris Schott

Eastern Marsh Fern

Iroquois - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 256

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Scientific name: Thelypteris palustris Schott
USDA symbol: THPAP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Marsh Fern
Family: Thelypteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Roots used for woman's troubles.

RECRD: 85196 id: 39812