Ericaceae Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh

Striped Prince's Pine

Nanticoke - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 84

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Scientific name: Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
USDA symbol: CHMA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Striped Prince's Pine
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Plant used for ague.

RECRD: 83878 id: 9591

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