Fabaceae Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
Groundplum Milkvetch
Chippewa - Drug, Hemostat
Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1913, Chippewa Music-II, SI-BAE Bulletin #53, page 63, 64
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Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
Scientific name: Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
USDA symbol: ASCRC3 (
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Common names: Groundplum Milkvetch
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hemostat
Notes: Compound infusion or decoction of root used on bleeding wounds.
RECRD: 82838 id: 6486