Squawvine's name stems from its use by Native American women for conditions related to childbearing.
Mitchella repens.
There are no known side effects from using squawvine. Little research has been done, however, on its safety.
No interactions have been reported between squawvine and other herbs or medications. Consult with a medical practitioner before taking.
Although squawvine grows year round, herbalists recommend collecting the herb when the plant flowers during the months of April through June.
Belongs to the madder or Rubiaceae family.
Belongs to the madder or Rubiaceae family.
Partridge berry, squaw vine, squaw berry, checkerberry, deerberry, winter clover, twinberry, and hive vine.
Iraheta is a last name that has origins in Spain. It is unknown what the name means, and what the exact origins of the name were.
Native to North America. It grows in the forests and woodlands of the eastern United States and Canada.
Pregnant women should not take the herb during the first 2 trimesters of pregnancy. However, during the 8th and 9th months, squawvine can be taken once or twice daily to make labor easier. And more . . .
Sedative, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, eye wash, skin wash.
This is a Greek name.