Asteraceae Eupatorium perfoliatum L.

Common Boneset

Mohegan - Drug, Panacea

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130

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Scientific name: Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
USDA symbol: EUPEP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Boneset
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken in small doses for 'general debility.'

RECRD: 86054 id: 14527

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