Aristolochiaceae Asarum canadense L.

Canadian Wildginger

Iroquois - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 310

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for scarlet fever, colds and 'peevies.'

RECRD: 82514 id: 5987

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