Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.
Calamus
Delaware - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37
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Acorus calamus L.
Scientific name: Acorus calamus L.
USDA symbol: ACAM (
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Common names: Calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Family (APG): Acoraceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Roots used with sassafras roots for intestinal pains.
RECRD: 42784 id: 1279