Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Mohegan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 77

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Scientific name: Zea mays L.
USDA symbol: ZEMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Corn
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of dried cobs used as a wash for poison ivy rash.

RECRD: 97566 id: 44456

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