Phytolaccaceae Phytolacca americana L.

American Pokeweed

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30, 78

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Scientific name: Phytolacca americana L.
USDA symbol: PHAMA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Pokeweed
Family: Phytolaccaceae
Family (APG): Phytolaccaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Strong infusion of roots or twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism.

RECRD: 91250 id: 26817

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