Ranunculaceae Actaea rubra (Ait.) Willd.

Red Baneberry

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 25

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Scientific name: Actaea rubra (Ait.) Willd.
USDA symbol: ACRUR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Baneberry
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of small piece of root taken to slow heavy menstrual flow.

RECRD: 5306 id: 1456

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