Plantaginaceae Plantago major L.

Common Plantain

Hesquiat - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 70

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Scientific name: Plantago major L.
USDA symbol: PLMA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Plantain
Family: Plantaginaceae
Family (APG): Plantaginaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of leaves used for drawing out the pus from sores, cuts and infections.

RECRD: 684 id: 28423

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