Polygonaceae Rumex crispus L.

Curly Dock

Ojibwa, South - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 200

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Scientific name: Rumex crispus L.
USDA symbol: RUCRC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Curly Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa, South
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of bruised or crushed root applied to sores and abrasions.

RECRD: 94176 id: 35312