Pteridaceae Adiantum pedatum L.

Northern Maidenhair

Cherokee - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 3

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Scientific name: Adiantum pedatum L.
USDA symbol: ADPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Northern Maidenhair
Family: Pteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of roots rubbed on area affected by rheumatism.

RECRD: 80632 id: 1549

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