Menyanthaceae Menyanthes trifoliata L.

Common Buckbean

Micmac - Drug, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 317

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Scientific name: Menyanthes trifoliata L.
USDA symbol: METR3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Buckbean
Family: Menyanthaceae
Family (APG): Menyanthaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Strong decoction of root taken for unspecified purpose.

RECRD: 89732 id: 22955

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