Osmundaceae Osmunda claytoniana L.
Interrupted Fern
Iroquois - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 260
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Osmunda claytoniana L.
Scientific name: Osmunda claytoniana L.
USDA symbol: OSCL2 (
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Common names: Interrupted Fern
Family: Osmundaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Cold, compound decoction taken for weak blood.
RECRD: 90634 id: 25095