White Snakeroot

White Snakeroot

Common Name: Snakeroot
Species Name: Eupatorium Rugosum
Genus: Eupatorium
Located: Eastern Deciduous Forest, Tall Grass Prairie
Uses:

• For snakebite, it is used as a root poultice
• For diarrhea, it is used as a root tea
• Revives unconscious people

Active Chemicals:

• Aristolochic Acid
• C17H11NO7

Sources:

Foster, S., & Duke, J. (n.d.). Peterson field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (Third ed.).

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