Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.

Calamus

Iroquois - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 70

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Scientific name: Acorus calamus L.
USDA symbol: ACAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Family (APG): Acoraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots and another plant given to children who scream during the night.

RECRD: 50155 id: 1296

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