Araceae Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John

American Skunkcabbage

Gitksan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 52, 53

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Scientific name: Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John
USDA symbol: LYAM3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Skunkcabbage
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Gitksan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Simple or compound poultice of mashed root applied for blood poisoning and boils.

RECRD: 89313 id: 21597

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