Liliaceae Aletris farinosa L.
White Colicroot
Cherokee - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57
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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: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Taken for rheumatism.
RECRD: 80781 id: 1973