Fabaceae Baptisia tinctoria (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f.

Horseflyweed

Delaware - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37

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Scientific name: Baptisia tinctoria (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f.
USDA symbol: BATI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Horseflyweed
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots used as a douche.

RECRD: 42771 id: 6994

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