Liliaceae Uvularia perfoliata L.

Perfoliate Bellwort

Iroquois - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 280

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Scientific name: Uvularia perfoliata L.
USDA symbol: UVPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Perfoliate Bellwort
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of smashed roots used as a wash for sore eyes of any degree.

RECRD: 96758 id: 41940

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