Haemodoraceae Lachnanthes caroliana (Lam.) Dandy

Carolina Redroot

Catawba - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1937, Catawba Medicines and Curative Practices, Publications of the Philadelphia Anthropological Society 1:179-197, page 188

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Scientific name: Lachnanthes caroliana (Lam.) Dandy
USDA symbol: LACA5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Carolina Redroot
Family: Haemodoraceae
Family (APG): Haemodoraceae
Native American Tribe: Catawba
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of dried, powdered root given to horses as a tonic.

RECRD: 88385 id: 19357

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