Ranunculaceae Ranunculus recurvatus Poir.
Blisterwort
Iroquois - Drug, Toothache Remedy
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 recurvatus Poir.
Scientific name: Ranunculus recurvatus Poir.
USDA symbol: RARER2 (
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Common names: Blisterwort
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Decoction of roots taken to 'kill the worms' in sore and hollow teeth.
RECRD: 93302 id: 32711