Ericaceae Monotropa uniflora L.

Indianpipe

Mohegan - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130

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Scientific name: Monotropa uniflora L.
USDA symbol: MOUN3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indianpipe
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of root or leaves taken for pain due to colds.

RECRD: 90011 id: 23426

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