Valerianaceae Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.
Woods Valerian
Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Pediatric Aid
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: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Poultice of roots applied externally, especially to babies, for seizures.
RECRD: 5747 id: 42500