Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium album L.
Lambsquarters
Carrier - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 86
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Chenopodium album L.
Scientific name: Chenopodium album L.
USDA symbol: CHALA (
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Common names: Lambsquarters
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of plant taken to improve the blood.
RECRD: 7125 id: 9373