Alismataceae Alisma plantago-aquatica L.

American Waterplantain

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26

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Scientific name: Alisma plantago-aquatica L.
USDA symbol: ALPL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Waterplantain
Family: Alismataceae
Family (APG): Alismataceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Dried stem base eaten or grated and taken in water for heart 'troubles,' including heart burn.

RECRD: 5309 id: 1999

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