Campanulaceae Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small
American Bellflower
Iroquois - Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 451
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Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small
Scientific name: Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small
USDA symbol: CAAM18 (
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Common names: American Bellflower
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Infusion of smashed roots taken for whooping cough.
RECRD: 83328 id: 7941