Asteraceae Arctium minus Bernh.

Lesser Burrdock

Mohegan - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 70, 128

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Scientific name: Arctium minus Bernh.
USDA symbol: ARMI2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Lesser Burrdock
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied for rheumatic pains.

RECRD: 81733 id: 4296

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