Gentianaceae Gentianopsis crinita (Froel.) Ma

Greater Fringedgentian

Delaware - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 39

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Scientific name: Gentianopsis crinita (Froel.) Ma
USDA symbol: GECR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Greater Fringedgentian
Family: Gentianaceae
Family (APG): Gentianaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots used as a stomach strengthener.

RECRD: 42801 id: 15788

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