Brassicaceae Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn.
Horseradish
Iroquois - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 342
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Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn.
Scientific name: Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn.
USDA symbol: ARRU4 (
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Common names: Horseradish
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of smashed roots taken for the blood.
RECRD: 81972 id: 4923