Cornaceae Cornus alternifolia L. f.
Alternateleaf Dogwood
Iroquois - Drug, Emetic
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 407
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Cornus alternifolia L. f.
Scientific name: Cornus alternifolia L. f.
USDA symbol: COAL2 (
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Common names: Alternateleaf Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Compound decoction of bark taken as an emetic, especially for coughs.
RECRD: 84459 id: 10777