Myricaceae Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern
Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Urinary Aid
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 76
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Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Scientific name: Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
USDA symbol: COPE80 (
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Common names: Sweet Fern
Family: Myricaceae
Family (APG): Myricaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Complex compound containing plant used for bladder inflammation.
RECRD: 84326 id: 10522