Araceae Peltandra virginica (L.) Schott

Green Arrow Arum

Nanticoke - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 58

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Scientific name: Peltandra virginica (L.) Schott
USDA symbol: PEVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Green Arrow Arum
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Grated root in milk given to babies for unspecified purpose.

RECRD: 90922 id: 25786

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