Aristolochiaceae Asarum canadense L.

Canadian Wildginger

Malecite - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 255

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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: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of small roots used by children with cramps.

RECRD: 44131 id: 6017

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