Gentianaceae Gentiana andrewsii Griseb.
Closed Bottle Gentian
Iroquois - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 414
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Gentiana andrewsii Griseb.
Scientific name: Gentiana andrewsii Griseb.
USDA symbol: GEANA (
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Common names: Closed Bottle Gentian
Family: Gentianaceae
Family (APG): Gentianaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Infusion of dried roots taken for headaches and to cure jealous witchcraft.
RECRD: 86508 id: 15768