Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.
Calamus
Malecite - Drug, Preventive Medicine
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 249
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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: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Preventive Medicine
Notes: Roots chewed to prevent disease.
RECRD: 44071 id: 1310