Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.

Calamus

Iroquois - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 278

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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: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Roots smoked and the smoke sucked into hollow tooth for toothache.

RECRD: 80496 id: 1300

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