Apocynaceae Apocynum cannabinum L.

Indianhemp

Penobscot - Drug, Anthelmintic

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 310

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Scientific name: Apocynum cannabinum L.
USDA symbol: APCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indianhemp
Family: Apocynaceae
Family (APG): Apocynaceae
Native American Tribe: Penobscot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Infusion of roots taken to expel worms.

RECRD: 81454 id: 3854