Liliaceae Asparagus officinalis L.

Garden Asparagus

Iroquois - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 282

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Scientific name: Asparagus officinalis L.
USDA symbol: ASOF (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Garden Asparagus
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Compound decoction with roots used as a foot soak for rheumatism.

RECRD: 82723 id: 6392

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