Araceae Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott

Jack In The Pulpit

Malecite - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 247

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Scientific name: Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott
USDA symbol: ARTRT3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Jack In The Pulpit
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of dried, pounded plants used for abscesses and boils.

RECRD: 44053 id: 4831

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