Araceae Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex Nutt.

Skunk Cabbage

Nanticoke - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 55, 84

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Scientific name: Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex Nutt.
USDA symbol: SYFO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Skunk Cabbage
Family: Araceae
Family (APG): Araceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken as a cold medicine.

RECRD: 95879 id: 39259

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