Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia serpentaria L.

Virginia Snakeroot

Micmac - Drug, Anticonvulsive

Use documented by:
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 55

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Scientific name: Aristolochia serpentaria L.
USDA symbol: ARSE3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Virginia Snakeroot
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anticonvulsive
Notes: Root used for fits.

RECRD: 81950 id: 4897

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