Ophioglossaceae Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.

Rattlesnake Fern

Chickasaw - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 288289

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Scientific name: Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.
USDA symbol: BOVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rattlesnake Fern
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Chickasaw
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction of root used as an emetic.

RECRD: 83180 id: 7410

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