Dryopteridaceae Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
Christmas Fern
Iroquois - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 256
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Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
Scientific name: Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
USDA symbol: POACA (
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Common names: Christmas Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used by children for cramps.
RECRD: 92083 id: 29084