Aristolochiaceae Asarum canadense L.

Canadian Wildginger

Chippewa - Drug, Adjuvant

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 342

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Scientific name: Asarum canadense L.
USDA symbol: ASCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Wildginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Adjuvant
Notes: Root combined with other herbs to strengthen their action.

RECRD: 82494 id: 5972

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