Fabaceae Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.

Groundplum Milkvetch

Chippewa - Drug, Anticonvulsive

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1913, Chippewa Music-II, SI-BAE Bulletin #53, page 63, 64

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Scientific name: Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
USDA symbol: ASCRC3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Groundplum Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anticonvulsive
Notes: Compound infusion or decoction of root taken for 'fits.'

RECRD: 82836 id: 6484