Fabaceae Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh

American Licorice

Dakota - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 92

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Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh
USDA symbol: GLLE3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Licorice
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Dakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of root used as a febrifuge for children.

RECRD: 86795 id: 16050

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