Dryopteridaceae Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth

Common Ladyfern

Makah - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 14

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Scientific name: Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth
USDA symbol: ATFIA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Ladyfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of pounded stems taken by women to ease labor.

RECRD: 82896 id: 6575

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