Fabaceae Astragalus americanus (Hook.) M.E. Jones
American Milkvetch
Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31
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Astragalus americanus (Hook.) M.E. Jones
Scientific name: Astragalus americanus (Hook.) M.E. Jones
USDA symbol: ASAM3 (
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Common names: American Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Roots chewed for stomach flu.
RECRD: 5395 id: 6447