“Eryngium aquaticum.” Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora. Vaplantatlas.org, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.
| Scientific Name | Eryngium aquaticum |
| Common Names | Rattlesnake-Master, Button Snakeroot |
| Nativity | Native |
| Medicinal or Edible Section | Whole Plant, Root |
| Medicinal and Edible Uses | Whole Plant- treats kidneys; Roots- pounded are diuretic, infusion reduces fevers, chewed and applied to snake bites can serve as antidote |
| Used to treat | Coughs/Colds/Expectorants, Kidney/Diuretics, Stimulants |
Sandy Hook Herbarium can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
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