Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.
Bloodroot
Mohegan - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 264
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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: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of plant used as a blood medicine.
RECRD: 94827 id: 37032