Dryopteridaceae Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott

Christmas Fern

Micmac - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59

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Scientific name: Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
USDA symbol: POACA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Christmas Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Roots used for hoarseness.

RECRD: 92092 id: 29094

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