Araliaceae Panax quinquefolius L.

American Ginseng

Seminole - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 193

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Scientific name: Panax quinquefolius L.
USDA symbol: PAQU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Ginseng
Family: Araliaceae
Family (APG): Araliaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of roots used as a body rub and steam for joint swellings.

RECRD: 61717 id: 25400

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