Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn

Western Brackenfern

Iroquois - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259

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Scientific name: Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Common names: Western Brackenfern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Used as a liver and rheumatism medicine.

RECRD: 92832 id: 31460

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