Ranunculaceae Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Iroquois - Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 320
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Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Scientific name: Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Common names: Black Bugbane
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Poultice of smashed leaves applied to babies with sore backs.
RECRD: 84095 id: 1440