solanum tuberosum

action	calmative, emetic, intoxicant, psychological aid
common name	irish potato, potato
contains	iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin P
family	solanaceae
indigenous use	cherokee, iroquois, rappahannock
range	canada, europe, germany, haiti, haleakala national park, mexico, pennslyvania, peru, spain, turkey, uk, us
used to treat	corns, cystitis, eye ailments, fistula, lithiasis, skin ailments, tumor, warts
comments	Potato skins are rich in vitamin C. The carbohydrates and iron in potatoes are almost totally useable when digested.