Valerianaceae Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.
Woods Valerian
Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Panacea
Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64
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Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.
Scientific name: Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.
USDA symbol: VADIS (
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Common names: Woods Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Infusion of roots used as an all purpose medicine.
RECRD: 5750 id: 42498