Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Virginia Snakeroot
Cherokee - Drug, Toothache Remedy
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 55
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Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Scientific name: Aristolochia serpentaria L.
USDA symbol: ARSE3 (
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Common names: Virginia Snakeroot
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Poultice of bruised root applied to tooth for toothache.
RECRD: 81944 id: 4890