Polygonaceae Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.

Canaigre Dock

Papago - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65

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Scientific name: Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.
USDA symbol: RUHY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canaigre Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Papago
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Powdered root eaten or piece of root held in mouth for sore throat.

RECRD: 94197 id: 35398

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