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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Scientific name: Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.
USDA symbol: VADIS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Woods Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Powdered roots and many other herbs used for various ailments.

RECRD: 5748 id: 42499

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