Cornaceae Cornus amomum P. Mill.

Silky Dogwood

Iroquois - Drug, Venereal Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 402

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Scientific name: Cornus amomum P. Mill.
USDA symbol: COAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silky Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark used as wash or powdered bark applied to gonorrhea sores.

RECRD: 84482 id: 10806

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