Asteraceae Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.

Canadian Thistle

Iroquois - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 63

View all documented uses for Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.

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Scientific name: Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.
USDA symbol: CIAR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Thistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots used for mouth sickness.

RECRD: 50126 id: 9911

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