Liliaceae Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link
Starry False Solomon's Seal
Delaware - Drug, Gynecological Aid
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 38
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Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link
Scientific name: Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link
USDA symbol: MAST4 (
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Common names: Starry False Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Roots combined with others and used for leucorrhea.
RECRD: 42792 id: 22144