Asteraceae Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
Delaware - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 36
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Arctium minus Bernh.
Scientific name: Arctium minus Bernh.
USDA symbol: ARMI2 (
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Common names: Lesser Burrdock
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of roots used as a blood purifier.
RECRD: 42760 id: 4279