Ophioglossaceae Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.

Rattlesnake Fern

Iroquois - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 261

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Cold infusion of root and liquor taken for the cough of consumption.

RECRD: 83183 id: 7413

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