Fabaceae Baptisia tinctoria (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f.

Horseflyweed

Mohegan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 70, 128

View all documented uses for Baptisia tinctoria (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f.

---

Scientific name: Baptisia tinctoria (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f.
USDA symbol: BATI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Horseflyweed
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of root used as a healing lotion for cuts or bruises.

RECRD: 83022 id: 7005

---