Ranunculaceae Trautvetteria caroliniensis (Walt.) Vail

Carolina Bugbane

Bella Coola - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 57

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Scientific name: Trautvetteria caroliniensis (Walt.) Vail
USDA symbol: TRCAC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Carolina Bugbane
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of pounded roots, too strong for children, applied to boils.

RECRD: 96310 id: 40544