Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Virginia Snakeroot
Rappahannock - Drug, Febrifuge
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 27
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Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Scientific name: Aristolochia serpentaria L.
USDA symbol: ARSE3 (
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Common names: Virginia Snakeroot
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for chills.
RECRD: 81958 id: 4905