Liliaceae Aletris farinosa L.
White Colicroot
Catawba - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 7
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Aletris farinosa L.
Scientific name: Aletris farinosa L.
USDA symbol: ALFA2 (
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Common names: White Colicroot
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Catawba
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Cold infusion of leaves taken for colic and stomach disorders.
RECRD: 80779 id: 1971