Ranunculaceae Ranunculus acris L.
Tall Buttercup
Iroquois - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 320
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Ranunculus acris L.
Scientific name: Ranunculus acris L.
USDA symbol: RAACA3 (
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Common names: Tall Buttercup
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for diarrhea.
RECRD: 93278 id: 32654