Polygonaceae Rumex acetosella L.

Common Sheep Sorrel

Aleut - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Bank, II, Theodore P., 1953, Botanical and Ethnobotanical Studies in the Aleutian Islands II. Health and Medical Lore of the Aleuts, Botanical and Ethnobotanical Studies Papers, Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, page 427

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Scientific name: Rumex acetosella L.
USDA symbol: RUAC3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sheep Sorrel
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Aleut
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of steamed leaves applied to warts and bruises.

RECRD: 94110 id: 35162

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