Acoraceae Acorus calamus L.

Calamus

Winnebago - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Radin, Paul, 1923, The Winnebago Tribe, SI-BAE Annual Report #37, page 265

View all documented uses for Acorus calamus L.

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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: Winnebago
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Complex compound injected via bird wing bone for general health.

RECRD: 80569 id: 1397

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