Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.

Bloodroot

Menominee - Drug, Abortifacient

Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133

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Scientific name: Sanguinaria canadensis L.
USDA symbol: SACA13 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bloodroot
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Compound decoction of root used for irregular periods.

RECRD: 94821 id: 37015

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