Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.
Bloodroot
Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 80
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Sanguinaria canadensis L.
Scientific name: Sanguinaria canadensis L.
USDA symbol: SACA13 (
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Common names: Bloodroot
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Root used in a tonic.
RECRD: 94766 id: 36954