Gentianaceae Gentiana saponaria L.
Harvestbells
Dakota - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109
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Gentiana saponaria L.
Scientific name: Gentiana saponaria L.
USDA symbol: GESAS (
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Common names: Harvestbells
Family: Gentianaceae
Family (APG): Gentianaceae
Native American Tribe: Dakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Simple or compound decoction of root taken as a tonic.
RECRD: 86513 id: 15772