Ranunculaceae Xanthorhiza simplicissima Marsh.

Yellowroot

Catawba - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1937, Catawba Medicines and Curative Practices, Publications of the Philadelphia Anthropological Society 1:179-197, page 188

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Scientific name: Xanthorhiza simplicissima Marsh.
USDA symbol: XASI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Yellowroot
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Catawba
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for colds.

RECRD: 97444 id: 43681

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