Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.
Bloodroot
Mohegan - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 132
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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: Tonic
Notes: Leaves used to make a tonic.
RECRD: 94829 id: 37034