Araliaceae Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
Iroquois - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392
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Aralia racemosa L.
Scientific name: Aralia racemosa L.
USDA symbol: ARRAR (
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Common names: American Spikenard
Family: Araliaceae
Family (APG): Araliaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots used as wash and applied as poultice to deep cuts.
RECRD: 81638 id: 4117