Scrophulariaceae Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw.

Culver's Root

Chippewa - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 354

View all documented uses for Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw.

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Scientific name: Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw.
USDA symbol: VEVI4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Culver's Root
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Compound decoction of root used as cathartic to cleanse blood in scrofula cases.

RECRD: 97097 id: 42978

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