Indigenous Medicinal Plant Padlet by Alysha Fisher

Senega snakeroot

af9936_1 — 2024-09-11 15:45:50 UTC

Senega snakeroots Historical use as Traditional Medicine

af9936_1 — 2024-09-11 15:53:27 UTC

Senega snakeroot was used as a cure for earaches, toothaches, sore throats and croup and colds. Senega snakeroot can also be used for a cure of a snake bite.

What parts of the Senega snakeroot are used as medicine?

af9936_1 — 2024-09-11 15:59:09 UTC

The root is the only part of the plant that is used as the medicine, as it is called Senega snakeroot.

How is the Senega snakeroot prepared to be used as medicine?

af9936_1 — 2024-09-13 15:55:26 UTC

The root of the Senega snakeroot is used dry. The indigenous peoples gather it in autumn before the frost. Then the Senega snakeroot is dug up, washed and dried in the sun. The infusion is: steep 1 tsp and root in 1 cup of hot water. This can be used as tea and eaten to cure.

What Indigenous Peoples used Senega snakeroot?

af9936_1 — 2024-09-13 16:00:08 UTC

Mainly used by North American First Nations Peoples.

Where does the Senega snakeroot grow?

af9936_1 — 2024-09-13 16:05:12 UTC

In the wild in open woods, along roadsides and in prairie areas.

When is the Senega snakeroot harvested to be used as medicine?

af9936_1 — 2024-09-13 16:13:27 UTC

Senega snakeroot is harvested late summer or early fall.

What is Senega snakeroot used for today?

af9936_1 — 2024-09-13 16:17:47 UTC

An expectorant in cough syrups, teas and lozenges. Can also be used as a gargle in sore throats.