Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia serpentaria L.

Virginia Snakeroot

Rappahannock - Drug, Snake Bite Remedy

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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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: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Snake Bite Remedy
Notes: Compound poultice with mashed roots used as salve for snake bites.

RECRD: 81959 id: 4906

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