Orchidaceae Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.

Large Roundleaved Orchid

Montagnais - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 313

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Scientific name: Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.
USDA symbol: PLOR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Large Roundleaved Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae
Family (APG): Orchidaceae
Native American Tribe: Montagnais
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied to blisters on hands or feet.

RECRD: 87044 id: 28552

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