Scrophulariaceae Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw.
Culver's Root
Iroquois - Drug, Panacea
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 435
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Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw.
Scientific name: Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw.
USDA symbol: VEVI4 (
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Common names: Culver's Root
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for all ailments and fevers.
RECRD: 97117 id: 42992