Alismataceae Alisma plantago-aquatica L.
American Waterplantain
Iroquois - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 272
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Alisma plantago-aquatica L.
Scientific name: Alisma plantago-aquatica L.
USDA symbol: ALPL (
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Common names: American Waterplantain
Family: Alismataceae
Family (APG): Alismataceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Decoction of plant or roots or infusion of roots taken for consumption.
RECRD: 80801 id: 2008