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Native to North America, Squaw Vine (Mitchella Repens) is known by a variety of names, including Canada Tea, Deer Berry, and Mountain Tea. Growing primarily in shady places under trees and shrubs in dry forests and flowering in the middle of summer, its leaves stay green year-round. It is most popular among herbalists these days due to medical lore passed down from Native American tribes.In herbal medicine, Squaw vine is typically prescribed during the last weeks of pregnancy to help reduce labor pains. After labor it is also often utilized to ease the pain that one might experience during lactation. Some herbalists also believe that Squaw vine is useful in relieving pain during the menstrual cycle. Traditions also hold that it is useful in treating diarrhea, dysentery, and similar problems in both genders.This is a 1 lb packet of Squaw Vine powder.