Campanulaceae Lobelia cardinalis L.

Cardinalflower

Iroquois - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 452

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Scientific name: Lobelia cardinalis L.
USDA symbol: LOCA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cardinalflower
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Infusion of roots taken or poultice applied for pain.

RECRD: 88893 id: 20645

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