Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn

Western Brackenfern

Thompson - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 90

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Scientific name: Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Common names: Western Brackenfern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Leaves used in a steambath for arthritis. The leaves were placed over red hot rocks in a steaming pit, a little water was added and the person laid on top of the fronds.

RECRD: 32054 id: 31501

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