Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L.
Curly Dock
Micmac - Drug, Urinary Aid
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 259
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Rumex crispus L.
Scientific name: Rumex crispus L.
USDA symbol: RUCRC (
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Common names: Curly Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots, hemlock, parsley and Prince's pine used for colds in the bladder.
RECRD: 44180 id: 35293