Amaranthaceae Amaranthus retroflexus L.

Redroot Amaranth

Iroquois - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316

View all documented uses for Amaranthus retroflexus L.

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Scientific name: Amaranthus retroflexus L.
USDA symbol: AMRE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redroot Amaranth
Family: Amaranthaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Decoction and doll used to 'make a person break out like cancer.'

RECRD: 81008 id: 2803

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